Scottish Crossbill

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage acquired after first molt
gptkbp:behavior social
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous
gptkbp:breeding_range 1 year
gptkbp:breeding_season April to August
gptkbp:call a sharp 'chip' sound
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 5 eggs
gptkbp:color crossed bill
gptkbp:color_variation individuals can vary in brightness
gptkbp:coloration red or orange
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Scottish wildlife
gptkbp:diet seeds
gptkbp:distribution limited to Scotland
gptkbp:egg_color blue-green
gptkbp:egg_size 2.5 cm long
gptkbp:family gptkb:Fringillidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1837
gptkbp:fledging_period 2 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages in trees
prying seeds from cones
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Loxia
gptkbp:habitat pine forests
mature conifer forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference dense coniferous forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scottish Crossbill
gptkbp:length 16–18 cm
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:nest_location coniferous trees
gptkbp:nest_material twigs and moss
gptkbp:nesting 1 to 10 meters
built by female
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators hawks
squirrels
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Common_Crossbill
gptkbp:research_status studied for ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Loxia_scotica
gptkbp:seasonal_activities remains in breeding areas
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:song melodic and varied
gptkbp:species gptkb:Loxia_scotica
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:success high in suitable habitats
gptkbp:tail_type notched tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
gptkbp:weight 30–40 g
gptkbp:wing_configuration broad and pointed
gptkbp:wingspan 26–30 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Crossbill
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6