Brimstone Canary
Crithagra sulphurata
The Brimstone Canary (Crithagra sulphurata) is a uncommon finches, euphonias, and alli found in 15 countries, weighing about 28 g. The brimstone canary or bully canary is a small passerine bird in the finch family.
About the Brimstone Canary
The brimstone canary or bully canary is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a resident breeder in central and southern Africa.
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How to identify it
The brimstone canary is 15–16 cm in length with a heavy bill, which is short, conical and very stout at the base. The bill is light brown with a pinkish or yellowish base. The legs and feet are pinkish-brown. It has yellow-green upper parts with dark green streaking, yellow-green ear coverts and malar stripe, and two yellow wing bars. The underparts are yellow, with a greenish wash on the flanks, and breast. The sexes are similar, but the male is brighter, with a bigger bill, better defined face pattern, brighter yellow wing bars and a greenish rump.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Brimstone Canary can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Brimstone Canary?
- The brimstone canary is 15–16 cm in length with a heavy bill, which is short, conical and very stout at the base. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Brimstone Canary?
- The Brimstone Canary is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see a Brimstone Canary?
- The Brimstone Canary occurs in 15 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
- What birds look similar to a Brimstone Canary?
- The Brimstone Canary is most easily confused with the White-throated Canary, the Streaky-headed Seedeater and the Streaky Seedeater.
- Is the Brimstone Canary endangered?
- The Brimstone Canary is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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