Article Nº 2888 Bird Vol. III · p. 143
Linnet (Acanthias cannabina)
Original title: Pintarroxo (Acanthias cannabina)
The pintarroxo or linnet, a finch living in the Madeira archipelago that forms large flocks in winter.
A bird of the finch family (Fringillidae) that lives in the Madeira archipelago. It forms large flocks in winter, and its clutch consists of 4 to 6 faintly bluish-white eggs with reddish spots. Its nests are made of dry roots and lined inside with animal fur and hair.