Red crossbill.
Slightly larger than the ordinary sparrow that inhabits the coniferous forested areas of the mountains.
Body length: 15-17 cm. It is named after a cross beak, which is used to dissolve cones.
The males have a red tinted body and brownish-green wings, as in the photo.
Red crossbill are calm and curious birds. In distress, their behavior reminds them of parrots.
The staple food of the crossroads is uniform – different types of coniferous seed, beech acorn, sunflower, tree buds, rarely insects.
Lovely photo and beautiful bird
It’s a really interesting bird. Rear branch was perched and female.
Never seen this one Georgi, great shot.
They are common in the mountains.
Beautiful red crossbill ,thanks for sharing.
In truth, this is my first photo of these birds
Your observation that it is a curious bird is seen by the way the bird is posing.
Basically, when the birds are fed they do not pay much attention and may be easier to shoot
Crossbills are an interesting evolutionary trend, with the mechanism being evolved to allow the birds to prise fir cones open.
I watched him eat cypress seeds
what a great capture. As if he was posing for you!
They are not cowards, and probably used to people.
in the US they get away from people very fast!
I have not seen this bird in my area! It has an interesting beak!
As I was taking this picture, I watched him open the seeds.