THE LINNET, 



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number and were white, tinged with green or blue, spotted, 

 speckled, or blotched with reddish brown. 



When in full summer plumage a fine old male has the 

 fore-part and top of the head glossy blood-red. In this 

 dress the bird is called a " Kose Lintie " in Berwickshire. 



