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Linnet

Carduelis Cannabina

Description:

Male has grey head and chestnut back, with a pink patch on forecrown and breast in breeding season. Male perches prominently to deliver his warbling song. Female is streaked grey-brown.

Habitat:

Common and widespread in Ireland. Linnets breed on gorse or bramble covered slopes and scrubby grassland.


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Wicklow, Ireland

Lat: 53.07, Long: -6.04

Spotted on Jul 24, 2011
Submitted on Jul 25, 2011

Spotted for mission

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