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Definition of Acanthis linaria

Acanthis linaria
Linnet Lin"net (l[i^]n"n[e^]t), n. [F. linot, linotte, from L. linum flax; or perh. shortened from AS. l[=i]netwige, fr. AS. l[=i]n flax; -- so called because it feeds on the seeds of flax and hemp. See Linen.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of fringilline birds of the genera Linota, Acanthis, and allied genera, esp. the common European species (L. cannabina), which, in full summer plumage, is chestnut brown above, with the breast more or less crimson. The feathers of its head are grayish brown, tipped with crimson. Called also gray linnet, red linnet, rose linnet, brown linnet, lintie, lintwhite, gorse thatcher, linnet finch, and greater redpoll. The American redpoll linnet (Acanthis linaria) often has the crown and throat rosy. See Redpoll, and Twite. Green linnet (Zo["o]l.), the European green finch.

Meaning of Acanthis linaria from wikipedia

- Linaria is a genus of almost 200 species of flowering plants, one of several related groups commonly called toadflax. They are annuals and herbaceous...
- linnet (Linaria cannabina) is a small p****erine bird of the finch family, Fringillidae. It derives its common name and the scientific name, Linaria, from...
- redpoll (Acanthis flammea) is a species of small p****erine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Acanthis. It breeds...
- The twite (Linaria flavirostris) is a small brown p****erine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is a partially migratory species that is found in...
- The Warsangli linnet (Linaria johannis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found only in northeastern Somalia. Its natural habitats...
- another clade and were moved to the genus Linaria and finally the redpolls were moved to the genus Acanthis. The genus Carduelis is now restricted to...
- Icelandic birds. He is credited for the discovery of the subspecies Acanthis Linaria islandica in 1904, and Corvus corax islandicus in 1906. He developed...
- The Yemen linnet (Linaria yemenensis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Its natural habitat is...
- Advancement of Science. OCLC 931262025 (all editions). —— (1901). "Acanthis linaria rostrata in the Outer Hebrides". The Auk. 18 (4–October): 395–396....
- chloris) Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) Siskin (Spinus spinus) Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) Twite (Linaria flavirostris) Linnet (Linaria cannabina) Genus...