Hispaniolan Crossbill

Loxia megaplaga

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · 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

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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