The common linnet (Linaria cannabina) is a small passerine bird of the finch family, Fringillidae. It derives its common name and the scientific name, Linaria, from its fondness for hemp seeds and flax …

Aug 28, 2025 · Twites are often confused with members of the linnet family, even though they have a lot of differences, the main one being the color of their feathers. These birds inhabit Scotland’s …

The Linnet is a small finch with a slender build and forked tail. Males in breeding plumage display a striking crimson forehead and breast, contrasting with their grey-brown upperparts and whitish …

Linnet numbers have dropped significantly over the past few decades, with the UK population estimated to have fallen by 57% between 1970 and 2014. The latest Breeding Bird Survey results show a …

Linnet, (Carduelis, sometimes Acanthis, cannabina), seed-eating European finch of the family Fringillidae (order Passeriformes). It is 13 cm (5 inches) long and brown streaked, with a white-edged …

Linnet Scientific name: Linaria cannabina Did you know: The Linnet, a delightful finch, was once a popular caged bird, valued for its melodious song. What Do Linnets Look Like? (how to identify them) …

Small finch of open country, from wild moorland to rough grassland and weedy patches in urban areas. Like other finches, often forms flocks in autumn and winter; does not usually visit garden feeders. …

The Common linnet (Linaria cannabina ) is a small passerine bird of the finch family, Fringillidae. It derives its common name and the scientific name, Linaria, from its fondness for hemp seeds and flax …

Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) identification guide. Identifying features, nesting and feeding habits, call, and where to see them in the UK.

However, many of the Linnet’s sounds are lower pitched, and they often add a little series of nasal buzzes at end of the phrases. These are quite distinctive if you hear them.