Linnet
The common linnet is a small passerine bird of the finch family, Fringillidae. It derives its scientific name from its fondness for hemp and its English name from its liking for seeds of flax, from which linen is made.
Family
Latin Name
Linaria cannabina
Further reading
Photos
When the bird was spotted
| Date | Location | Title | Seen by | Interestingness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France, Leymen | In the garden | mike421 | *** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | North Gare | b.m.stokesley | ** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltholme | b.m.stokesley | ** | |
| Germany, Dagebüll | Beltringharderkoog | Hühnerhabicht | **** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | North Gare | b.m.stokesley | ** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | In tree near house | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| Germany, Marktrodach | Male linnet sitting on the roof of neighbour´s house | Hühnerhabicht | *** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Fields near Great Broughton | b.m.stokesley | ** | |
| France, Leymen | In the garden | mike421 | *** | |
| Spain, Mallorca | Boquer valley | b.m.stokesley | ||
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Roof of house next door | b.m.stokesley | ||
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Garden Fence - spotted by H | b.m.stokesley | ||
| France, Leymen | Linnets feeding in the garden | mike421 | ** |