Any of three species of finch of the genus Carduelis, especially the Eurasian linnet (Carduelis cannabina); native to Europe, N Africa, and W Asia; inhabits open country; eats seeds and insects. (Family: Fringillidae.)
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?Linnet Conservation status: Least concern |
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Carduelis cannabina (Linnaeus, 1758) |
The Linnet, Carduelis cannabina, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
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