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Twite © Pete Richman
Twite
Scientific name: Linaria flavirostris
This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 14cmWingspan: 23cm
Weight: 16g
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).