Hispaniolan Crossbill
Loxia megaplaga
EndangeredAves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae
About
The Hispaniolan crossbill is a crossbill that is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, and the only representative of the Loxia genus in the Caribbean.
Fun Fact
The bird feeds almost exclusively on the seeds of the Hispaniolan pine tree (Pinus occidentalis) cones.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease