Atlantic Canary
Serinus canaria
The Atlantic Canary (Serinus canaria) is a uncommon finches, euphonias, and alli found in 24 countries, weighing about 24 g. The Atlantic canary, known worldwide simply as the wild canary and also called the island canary, common canary, or canary, is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Serinus in the true finch family, Fringillidae.
About the Atlantic Canary
The Atlantic canary, known worldwide simply as the wild canary and also called the island canary, common canary, or canary, is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Serinus in the true finch family, Fringillidae. It is native to the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Madeira. Wild birds are mostly yellow-green, with brownish streaking on the back. The species is common in captivity and a number of colour varieties have been bred.
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How to identify it
The Atlantic canary can range from 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) in length, with a wingspan of 21 to 23.7 cm (8.3 to 9.3 in) and a weight of 8.4 to 24.3 g (0.30 to 0.86 oz), with an average of around 15 g (0.53 oz). The male has a largely yellow-green head and underparts with a yellower forehead, face and supercilium. The lower belly and undertail-coverts are whitish and there are some dark streaks on the sides. The upperparts are grey-green with dark streaks and the rump is dull yellow. The female is similar to the male but duller with a greyer head and breast and less yellow underparts.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Belgium, France, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Greece, Morocco, Colombia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Switzerland.
When to see it
The Atlantic Canary can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Atlantic Canary?
- The Atlantic canary can range from 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) in length, with a wingspan of 21 to 23.7 cm (8.3 to 9.3 in) and a weight of 8.4 to 24.3 g (0.30 to 0.86 oz), with an average of around 15 g (0.53 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Atlantic Canary?
- The Atlantic Canary is a small sized bird weighing about 24 g.
- Where can you see an Atlantic Canary?
- The Atlantic Canary occurs in 24 countries, including Portugal, Spain, Germany, Bermuda and Denmark.
- What birds look similar to an Atlantic Canary?
- The Atlantic Canary is most easily confused with the Cape Canary, the Red-fronted Serin and the Black-headed Canary.
- Is the Atlantic Canary endangered?
- The Atlantic Canary is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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