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RED CROSSBILLS

Their unusual bills allow them to break open unopened cones from pine, Douglas-fir, and spruce trees. These were photographed on The Grand Mesa in Colorado. I haven't seen them since this photo was taken but hopefully will later this month.

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Uploaded on March 5, 2021
Taken on March 28, 2019