Birds of the Island

White-winged Crossbill

Photographs

These photographs are provided to help you identify members of the White-winged Crossbill species and are provided here courtesy of the individual photographers, who retain copyright. You may not reproduce these photos without permission. Click on any photo for a the full-sized version.

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More about the White-winged Crossbill on the Internet

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Birds Of Nova Scotia

Seasonal Frequency

You can use the following as a guide to when you can most easily expect to spot members of the White-winged Crossbill species on Prince Edward Island. This information comes from The Natural History Society of Prince Edward Island which retains and publishes records of bird sightings.

Spring
March 16 to May 31
(northerly migration)
Irregular (unpredictable)

Summer
June 1 to August 15
(nesting season)
Irregular (unpredictable)

Autumn
August 16 to December 14
(southerly migration)
Irregular (unpredictable)

Winter
December 15 to March 15
Irregular (unpredictable)

Nesting on PEI

The White-winged Crossbill is known or believed to nest on PEI.