Forest Canary
NameForest Canary
Common NameForest Canary
Scientific NameCrithagra scotops
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsMales are bright yellow-green with heavy dark streaking on the back, flanks, and breast. They feature a prominent black mask around the eye and lores, contrasted by a bright yellow supercilium. Females are duller and more heavily streaked.
Vocalization / CallA varied, musical song, often including trills and whistles. Calls are typically 'tseep' or 'chissick'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, primarily found in the eastern and southern parts of South Africa, extending into Eswatini and Lesotho.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow-green plumage, Heavy dark streaking, Black mask around eye and lores, Bright yellow supercilium, Conical bill
Description
A small, robust finch endemic to southern Africa, characterized by its bright yellow-green plumage and distinctive facial markings. It forages for seeds and insects in forest edges, woodlands, and gardens, often heard singing its varied, musical song.
