Linnet

Carduelis cannabina
Finches (Fringillidae)

♂

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Red-brown back, dark brown tail and wings with white feather edges, the belly is yellowish and the beak is dark. While breeding the ♂ has a red breast and forehead and a grey head, he ♀ does not change colour.

Often on the surface in the bushes in groups, nests are in groups as well. The singing is musical and with clear tones.

⇔ l. 13-14 cm

syn. LINARIA CANNABINA

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≈ The CARDUELIS FLAMMEA (Redpoll) which has a yellow beak.

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