Loxia Curvirostra (Noun)
Meaning
Finch with a bill whose tips cross when closed.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Common Crossbill's scientific name is Loxia curvirostra and it is a medium-sized finch with a distinctive crossed bill.
- In the wild, the Loxia curvirostra can be found in coniferous forests where it feeds on seeds.
- Due to their unique bill shape, the Loxia curvirostra is able to extract seeds from pine cones more efficiently than many other birds.
- Ornithologists study the behavior of Loxia curvirostra in various environments to better understand its migratory patterns.
- Conservation efforts have been implemented to protect the habitats of Loxia curvirostra, whose numbers have been declining in recent years.