Yemen Linnet
NameYemen Linnet
Common NameYemen Linnet
Scientific NameLinaria yemenensis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive grey head, reddish-brown mantle and flanks, and a white belly. The wings are dark with pale edgings. Females are generally duller with less prominent reddish tones.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a pleasant, twittering song and a sharp 'chip' call, typical of many finch species.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of Yemen and southwestern Saudi Arabia, typically found at elevations between 1,800 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head, Reddish-brown flanks and back, Small conical bill, White belly, Found in high-altitude arid regions of Yemen and SW Saudi Arabia
Description
The Yemen Linnet is a small finch endemic to the Arabian Peninsula, characterized by its grey head and reddish-brown flanks. It typically forages for seeds in arid, rocky habitats at high altitudes.
