nonbreeding; brownish; white wing patch (Northern Ireland; 2008-09-15)
Common Linnet Carduelis cannabina
Native Range:
Eurasia
Notes:
the lowland counterpart of the upland Twite; frequents open areas as well as those with brush and small trees; nests in loose colonies; male during the breeding season in brighter than when in his much duller non-breeding plumage.
showing white wing patch in flight (Northern Ireland; 2008-09-15)
breeding male; red breast and crown; grey-head (Portugal; 2006-06-05)
nonbreeder retains some pink on head, breast (No. Ireland; 2008-09-15)
showing off white wing patch (Northern Ireland; 2008-09-15)
breeding male; dark bill; grey head; pinkish breast (Portugal; 2006-06-05)
pair of juveniles or females; note streaking (Northern Ireland; 2008-09-15)