BIRDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES. 



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European MbitC:*wingc& CroeebilL 



The European White-winged Crossbill {Loxia bifasciata^ 

 Brehm), which inhabits Northern Russia as well as Siberia, 

 is a rare wandering migrant to the British Isles during 

 autumn and winter. The adult male of this crossbill is 

 said to be distinguished from the common crossbill by the 

 white bands on the wings. Length, about six inches. 



