About the White-winged Crossbill
The two-barred crossbill or white-winged crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It breeds in the coniferous forests of North America and the Palearctic.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Loxia leucoptera |
| Species Codes | whwcro, WWCR, TBCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Crossbill belong to?
The White-winged Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Crossbill?
The two-barred crossbill or white-winged crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It breeds in the coniferous forests of North America and the Palearctic....
Where can I report a White-winged Crossbill sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Crossbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwcro, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Finches, Euphonias, and Allies 236 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
236
Species in Family
5,814
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