Lemon-breasted Canary
Crithagra citrinipectus
The Lemon-breasted Canary (Crithagra citrinipectus) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 11 g. The lemon-breasted canary, also known as the lemon-breasted seedeater, is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
About the Lemon-breasted Canary
The lemon-breasted canary, also known as the lemon-breasted seedeater, is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savannah, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rural gardens.
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How to identify it
Although their common name would indicate that each lemon-breasted canary indeed has a yellow throat/chest, this is not the case between males and females, making them easy to differentiate. Only the males have the signature yellow feathers in the breast region. The females have mostly cream and brown feathers, less distinct head markings. However, both sexes have noticeably yellow rumps around the tail feathers and bicolored beaks, the upper part being darker brown/black than the lower part.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Lemon-breasted Canary?
- Although their common name would indicate that each lemon-breasted canary indeed has a yellow throat/chest, this is not the case between males and females, making them easy to differentiate. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Lemon-breasted Canary?
- The Lemon-breasted Canary is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Lemon-breasted Canary?
- The Lemon-breasted Canary occurs in 4 countries, including South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
- What birds look similar to a Lemon-breasted Canary?
- The Lemon-breasted Canary is most easily confused with the Protea Canary, the Drakensberg Siskin and the Brown-rumped Seedeater.
- Is the Lemon-breasted Canary endangered?
- The Lemon-breasted Canary is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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