noun
- a small brown and red finch found in Europe, Asia, and Africa
Examples
- The linnet perched on the garden fence, its red breast gleaming in the sunlight.
- Linnets are known for their melodious song during breeding season.
- A flock of linnets gathered at the bird feeder in the early morning.
- The male linnet’s crimson forehead distinguishes it from the female.
- Linnets prefer open countryside with scattered bushes and hedgerows.
- Birdwatchers often spot linnets feeding on seeds in weedy fields.