First record of leucism for the Common Linnet, Linaria cannabina (Piciformes: Fringillidae)
First record of leucism for the Common Linnet, Linaria cannabina (Piciformes: Fringillidae)
5 April 2024
This is the first documented record for the common linnet (Linaria cannabina) with leucism abnormality, this case was recorded in Wadi Al Rashayda area, Bethlehem District, West Bank, Palestine in 2023. After the documentation of this rare record, we succeed to catch it using birds mist nets for further studies.
Authors : Saed L. Al Shomali and Elias N. Handal