White-bellied Canary

Crithagra dorsostriata

Finches, Euphonias, and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The White-bellied Canary (Crithagra dorsostriata) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 15 g. The white-bellied canary is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.

Least ConcernRareEats seedsshrublandcup nest15 g

About the White-bellied Canary

The white-bellied canary is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it lives

When to see it

The White-bellied Canary can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a White-bellied Canary look like?
The white-bellied canary is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
How big is a White-bellied Canary?
The White-bellied Canary is a small sized bird weighing about 15 g.
Where can you see a White-bellied Canary?
The White-bellied Canary occurs in 5 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Somalia and Uganda.
What birds look similar to a White-bellied Canary?
The White-bellied Canary is most easily confused with the African Citril, the Cape Siskin and the Reichenow's Seedeater.
Is the White-bellied Canary endangered?
The White-bellied Canary is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Learn the White-bellied Canary for real

BeakBrain drills you on photos and calls until you can greet this bird by name in the field. Free to play, on any device.

Play BeakBrain

Every photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.