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 …

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 …

Aug 28, 2025 · Linnet’s conservation status is listed as Least Concern on IUCN’s redlist. However, their population is on the decline, and various organizations are going to great …

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 …

One small songbird, known as the linnet, seems especially fond of seeds of the flax plant, a fondness that appears to have earned the bird its name. The Latin word for flax is linum, which …

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 …

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 …

Apr 18, 2024 · Known scientifically as Carduelis cannabina, the Linnet is a gem of the bird world. It has vibrant plumage, a beautiful song, and can live in many places in Europe, Asia, and …

The common linnet has a wide range across Europe, the western Palearctic, and North Africa. It is partially migratory, with many birds from the east and north moving southward or toward …

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 …