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Common Linnet  Carduelis cannabina,Common Linnet,Geotagged,Texel,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

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.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Paulien
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Uploaded Sep 24, 2014. Captured Jul 11, 2014 15:16 in Krimweg 660, Dunes of Texel National Park, 1795 MC De Cocksdorp, The Netherlands.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/7.1
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO200
  • 500mm