Sitka Crossbill

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Loxia_curvirostra_sitkensis
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding
gptkbp:breeding_season monogamous
spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for cheer-up
gptkbp:clutch_size 2-5 eggs
gptkbp:color red and brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Sitka_Crossbill
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
habitat protection
gptkbp:diet seeds
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Pacific_Northwest
gptkbp:egg_color blue-green
gptkbp:family gptkb:Fringillidae
gptkbp:field Birds of North America
gptkbp:first_described_by 1850
gptkbp:fledging_period 18-20 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior cone foraging
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Loxia
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Alaska
coniferous forests
spruce forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sitka Crossbill
gptkbp:incubation_period 12-14 days
gptkbp:is_recognized_by crossed bill
gptkbp:length 15-18 cm
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
resident
gptkbp:nesting April to July
in trees
twigs and grass
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators hawks
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Red_Crossbill
gptkbp:research_focus behavioral ecology
gptkbp:research_interest gptkb:ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name Loxia sinesciuris
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:soundtrack melodic chirps
gptkbp:species Loxia sinesciuris
gptkbp:status stable population
gptkbp:subspecies Loxia sinesciuris sinesciuris
Loxia sinesciuris sitkensis
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
gptkbp:weight 20-30 g
gptkbp:wingspan 30-35 cm