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 …

Aug 28, 2025 · The linnet’s scientific name is Linaria cannabina; ‘ cannabina ‘ refers to their historical fondness for hemp (Cannabis sativa) seeds, though their diet mainly consists of …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Common Linnet (Carduelis cannabina). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. and de Juana, E. (eds), Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive, Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.

Why are Common Linnets called 'linnets'? The word 'linnet' is derived from the Latin name for flax, a plant whose seeds are one of the bird's favorite foods. This name suggests the bird's close …