(aka Linnet Carduelis cannabina)
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| Common Linnet Linaria cannabina (aka Linnet Carduelis cannabina) |
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The Common Linnet is found throughout most of Europe except the far north and into western Asia. See the distribution map at Birdlife International. It feeds on seeds particularly those from weeds and is to be found in woodland, farmland, etc., where there is access to wasteland and other weedy areas. The increased use of herbicides in modern agriculture has been a cause of decline in many areas. | |||
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The male in its summer plumage has a pale crimson forehead on an otherwise grey head and crimson chest and flanks. Its back and wings are chestnut. The female has no crimson and is rather featureless as is the winter male who loses his crimson colouring during this season. | |||
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The song is a mixture of nasal, bouncing calls and musical whistling notes. | |||
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