Carduelis cannabina

Carduelis cannabina

Carduelis cannabina, the common linnet, is a small finch of the family Fringillidae with a Palearctic distribution from Europe to Central Asia. It feeds primarily on seeds of weeds and low plants, particularly hemp, flax, and heather. Fossil material from France documents its Pleistocene presence in western Europe. Males display distinctive crimson forehead and breast patches in breeding plumage. Pleistocene records from France indicate range stability in western Europe across glacial cycles.

Discovery & Naming

発見場所 France

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Where were Carduelis cannabina fossils found?
Fossils of Carduelis cannabina were found in France.

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