Meissen F175 Crossbills

Meissen F175 Birds

Crossbills are birds from the finch family. They are characterized by the mandibles with crossed tips, which gives the group its English name.
Adult males tend to be red or orange in color, and females green or yellow, but there is much variation.
Model Number: F 175
Height: 11 1/4″
Modeled c.1863 by August Ringler

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