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Common Linnet

Common Linnet

Linaria cannabina

A small passerine bird native to Europe and parts of western Asia, characterized by its distinctive plumage and melodious song.

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Common Linnet
Common Linnet
Common Linnet
Common Linnet
Common Linnet
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Open landscapes including farmland, heathland, woodland edges, coastal scrublands, and areas with scattered trees and shrubs across temperate regions

Ecological Role

Seed dispersal, insect population control, and an important component of grassland and scrubland ecosystems

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Dense feather covering with sexual dimorphism in plumage coloration
  • LIMBS WINGS Short legs adapted for perching, wingspan of approximately 20-22 cm, capable of agile flight
  • HEAD SENSORY Conical beak adapted for seed eating, dark eyes, rounded head with good visual and auditory capabilities
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small finch, typically 12-14 cm in length, weighing 15-22 g, with compact body and relatively small head
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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Related Species in Fringillidae