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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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When to see the White-throated Canary
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is September, the month with the most records.
Where to see the White-throated Canary
The map shades 5 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the White-throated Canary
The white-throated canary is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
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Easily confused with
Streaky SeedeaterCrithagra striolataThe streaky seedeater is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
Brimstone CanaryCrithagra sulphurataThe brimstone canary is 15–16 cm in length with a heavy bill, which is short, conical and very stout at the base.
Forest CanaryCrithagra scotopsThe forest canary is a small bird with a short, thick beak, measuring 11–13 cm in length and weighing 10-14 g.
Side by side: Brimstone Canary vs White-throated Canary · Apapane vs White-throated Canary · Forest Canary vs White-throated Canary
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