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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:beak_adaptation
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for seed extraction
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gptkbp:behavior
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social
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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defends nesting territory
estimated in thousands.
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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April to August
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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2 to 5 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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crossed bill
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gptkbp:color_variation
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some individuals are yellowish
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gptkbp:coloration
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red or orange
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gptkbp:conservation
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monitoring populations
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat protection
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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national bird of Scotland
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gptkbp:diet
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seeds
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gptkbp:distribution
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Scotland and parts of northern England
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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seed disperser
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gptkbp:egg_color
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blue-green
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Fringillidae
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gptkbp:field
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distinctive bill shape
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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1837
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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2 weeks
after 2 weeks
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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forages in trees
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Loxia
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gptkbp:habitat
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coniferous forests
pine forests
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Scottish crossbill
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gptkbp:impact
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limited disturbance
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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about 12 days
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gptkbp:is_observed_in
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common in suitable habitats
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gptkbp:length
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16–18 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 10 years
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gptkbp:mating_system
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monogamous
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Scotland
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gptkbp:nest_location
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trees
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gptkbp:nest_material
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twigs and grass
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gptkbp:nesting
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variable
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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hawks
squirrels and jays
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gptkbp:related_species
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Common crossbill
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for evolutionary traits
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gptkbp:social_structure
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flocks
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gptkbp:song
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cheerful and varied
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Loxia_scotica
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gptkbp:subspecies
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none known
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gptkbp:tail_type
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notched tail
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gptkbp:territory
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during breeding season
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vocalization
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varied calls
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gptkbp:weight
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30–40 g
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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broad and pointed
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gptkbp:wingspan
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30–34 cm
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gptkbp:wintering_range
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coniferous woodlands
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Loxia_scotica
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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8
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