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J. Gould & H. C. Richter, del et lith. No. 5 of a series of British Birds 
THE CROSSBILL - Loxia c. curvirostra. 
The two counties where this bird is most frequently found are Norfolk and Suffolk. 
It makes its home among coniferous woods, especially Scots pines. It arrives in 
England during the winter and stays throughout the spring and summer to nest. 
The Crossbill is an early breeder, eggs being laid usually in late February or 
beginning of March. Its tameness will allow a close approach, but it is so well 
concealed by the thick pine branches that it is not easily seen. The Crossbill's 
name is, of course, taken from the odd feature of its crossed beak. - Eric Hosking. 
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