Black-throated Canary
NameBlack-throated Canary
Common NameBlack-throated Canary
Scientific NameCrithagra atrogularis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a prominent black throat patch, while females and juveniles have a less distinct or absent patch. Upperparts are streaky grey-brown, contrasting with paler, often streaked, underparts. Wings and tail are dark with pale edgings, and the rump is typically plain brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of 'tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip' calls. The song is a rapid, jumbled series of trills and whistles, characteristic of many canary species.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, its range extends from Angola and Namibia eastward through countries like Kenya and Tanzania, and south into South Africa.
Identifying Featuresblack throat patch (males), streaky brown plumage, small size, finch-like bill
Description
The Black-throated Canary is a small, streaky finch known for its distinctive black throat patch, particularly prominent in males. It is typically found foraging for seeds in open woodlands, grasslands, and cultivated areas.
