44K views · 863 reactions | When you accidentally make eye contact with his cloaca 﫣 Most birds have a single rear orifice that is used for expelling waste along with reproduction. Mating occurs through a brief "cloacal kiss" - the more you know!  Red crossbill expelling waste by Courtney Celley/USFWS | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Facebook

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Red crossbill or Common crossbill calling (Loxia curvirostra) North America, Europe. | BIRDS & Nature

The sound of the Red/Common Crossbill - Bird Sounds | 10 Hours

The Common Crossbill and its call

1.1K views · 35 reactions | A meaningful connection can make all the difference. Our Friendly Calls program connects Red Crossers with community members who might benefit from receiving: ◦ Regular phone check ins ◦ Emotional support ◦ Healthy coping strategies ◦ Information on available resources & services Interested in being on either side of the phone?  www.redcross.ca/friendlycalls | Canadian Red Cross | Facebook

105K views · 10K reactions | Red crossbill or Common crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) | BIRDS & Nature | Facebook

15 reactions | Have you crossed paths with a Red Crossbill?  Meet the Red Crossbill, a bird found across the world and here in Minnesota that uses its unique beak to feed on the cones of conifer trees. Biology Collections Manager at the Science Museum of Minnesota, Dick Oehlenschlager, explains the differences between each sex of the red crossbill and why some have different beaks from others. | Science Museum of Minnesota | Facebook