Eurasian Linnet (Linaria cannabina)

OTHER NAMES: Linnet
Latin Etymology: Linaria ("linen weaver") cannabina ("made of hemp")

Adult Eurasian Linnet (subspecies C. c. cannabina) - male at St. Bee's Head - April 2011 / female at Trevose Head - June 2010

Featured Subspecies: Carduelis cannabina cannabina 

Weight: 15-26g / Length: 13.5cm / Wingspan: 21-25cm

UK RED LIST / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Linnets are a slightly odd species in terms of distribution - they are certainly widely distributed, but the density seems to vary wildly, even from year to year. They are found in Geddington but are quite unusual, whereas at Rainham and Trevose Head they seem one of the most numerous birds. Photographing them of course depends on how brave the local population is.

Related Species:

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Fringillidae
Genus: Linaria
Subspecies: C. c. autochthona, C. c. nana, C. c. meadewaldoi, C. c. harterti, C. c. mediterranea, C. c. cannabina, C. c. bella

- Sighting Locations -

UNITED KINGDOM - Common resident (430.000 pairs) 

 - A fairly local bird seen at sites including Trevose Head, Rainham Marshes, Elmley Marshes, St. Bee's Head and Geddington.     

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto