Least ConcernUncommonSeedsShrublandCup nestSmall · 15 g
About the Cape Canary
The Cape canary is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a resident breeder in southern Africa and has been introduced to Mauritius and Réunion. It is a residential bird but shows seasonal and altitudinal movements, sometimes forming large flocks outside the breeding season.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in Kenya, Congo - Kinshasa.
When to see it
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Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Atlantic CanarySerinus canariaThe 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).
Red-fronted SerinSerinus pusillusThe red-fronted serin or fire-fronted serin is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
Black-headed CanarySerinus alarioThe black-headed canary is 12–15 cm in length.
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