Bird Guide

Brimstone Canary vs White-throated Canary

Brimstone Canary (Crithagra sulphurata)

Brimstone Canary

Crithagra sulphurata

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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.

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Photo: Christiaan Viljoen · CC BY 4.0
White-throated Canary (Crithagra albogularis)

White-throated Canary

Crithagra albogularis

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The white-throated canary is a small bird about 15 cm long with generally dull-coloured plumage and a yellow or yellow-green rump. It has a heavy horn-coloured beak and brown irises. Its legs are brown. The male and female have similar external appearances, and juveniles resemble adults.

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Photo: Diego Rubolini · CC BY 4.0

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