. Rural bird life of England : being essays on ornithology, with instructions for preserving objects relating to that science . Birds; Birds. THE LINNET AND REDPOLL. Though the Greenfinch is sometimes known in the country as the ' Linnet,' still there is but one Finch in Britain really called that name, and that is the bird with which we are at present interested. The Linnet has nothing in its plumage particularly striking save the rosy hue which adorns the breast of'the male in the breeding season, and which contrasts well with the rich brown upper plumage. But, nevertheless, it is a very int
. Rural bird life of England : being essays on ornithology, with instructions for preserving objects relating to that science . Birds; Birds. THE LINNET AND REDPOLL. Though the Greenfinch is sometimes known in the country as the ' Linnet,' still there is but one Finch in Britain really called that name, and that is the bird with which we are at present interested. The Linnet has nothing in its plumage particularly striking save the rosy hue which adorns the breast of'the male in the breeding season, and which contrasts well with the rich brown upper plumage. But, nevertheless, it is a very interesting little creature, and has a pleasing song. It is common in most districts in the winter time, frequenting the waste grounds and weedy places, and in the summer months repairing to the gorse coverts, where it builds its nest. Linnets are found in flocks up to the period of the vernal equinox. A little previous to that time the male birds commence to sing in low and subdued tones, but as the season advances the song increases in vigour, and when the males of an entire flock are all warbling forth their notes we have a concert that Orpheus himself would. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dixon, Charles, 1858-; Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899. New York : Werner Co.
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