Meaning of the word linnet in English

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linnet

US /ˈlɪn.ɪt/
UK /ˈlɪn.ɪt/
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Noun

a small brown and grey finch with a reddish breast and forehead in the breeding season, noted for its melodious song.

Example:
The sweet song of the linnet filled the morning air.
We spotted a pair of linnets nesting in the hedgerow.