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Loxia

Loxia

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A small bird with a crossed beak that takes seeds from pine cones
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Loxia
  • Members of the Loxia genus are commonly referred to as crossbills.

Examples

  • The genus Loxia is distinguished by its unique bill shape.

  • The Loxia is commonly found in coniferous forests.

  • During our hike, we spotted several Loxia feeding on pine cones.

  • Did you see a Loxia at the birdwatching event?

  • During our hike, we spotted several Loxia feeding on pine cones.

  • Members of the Loxia genus are commonly referred to as crossbills.

  • The genus Loxia is distinguished by its unique bill shape.

Synonyms

genus Loxia
vsLoxia
  • Specialized
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A group of finches with crossed beaks that eat pine seeds

focuses on the bill shape adapted for extracting seeds from conifer cones

Compounds

Loxia curvirostra
  • Specialized
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A small red bird with a crossed bill that takes seeds from pine cones

genus Loxia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of finches with crossed beaks that eat pine seeds

Surface Forms

Loxia singular
Loxias plural

Etymology

Loxia comes from the Greek word loxos, meaning 'slanting' or 'crosswise', and it refers to the way these finches' beaks cross. So Loxia is the name for crossbills because their slanted, crossed bills help them pull seeds from pine cones.