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UK
Safari Tip:
Never miss an unusual looking bird with this pocket sized 10 x 25
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Latin name: Carduelis cannabina
Size: Approximately 14cm
Distribution: Found in most of the UK except northern Scotland.
Months seen: All year round.
Habitat: Heathland with gorse thickets.
Food: Seeds and insects.
Special features: The linnet has a grey bill and brown plumage on the
back.
The male linnet (shown above) has a grey head and crimson coloured breast and
crown. The underparts are off white streaked brownIn autumn the bright red
colouring fades.
The female has brown head plumage and pale coloured underparts streaked brown
and grey.
UK Safari Bird Section
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