Brimstone Canary
NameBrimstone Canary
Common NameBrimstone Canary
Scientific NameCrithagra sulphurata
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)24.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly bright yellow on the underparts, head, and rump, with a greenish-yellow back and wings heavily streaked with black. They feature a distinct yellow supercilium. Females are duller, with more greenish-yellow overall and less intense streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, often harsh, 'swee-swee-swee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' song, along with various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southern and Eastern Africa, ranging from Angola and Zambia south to South Africa, and eastwards to Mozambique and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow plumage (especially males), Stout, conical bill, Greenish-yellow back with dark streaking, Yellow supercilium, Relatively large size for a canary
Description
The Brimstone Canary is a robust, large canary species known for its bright yellow plumage, especially in males. It possesses a stout bill adapted for cracking seeds and is often found foraging in trees and shrubs in various wooded habitats.
