Yellow Canary
NameYellow Canary
Common NameYellow Canary
Scientific NameSerinus flaviventris
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are bright yellow on the head, underparts, and rump, with a greenish-streaked back and dark wings edged with yellow. Females are duller, more greenish-yellow overall with heavier streaking on the back and flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a varied, melodious, and often trilling song, typically delivered from a prominent perch. The call is a sharp 'tsit' or 'chip'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Southern Africa, found across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow plumage (especially males), streaked greenish back, conical bill, melodious song, found in Southern Africa
Description
The Yellow Canary is a small, vibrant finch native to Southern Africa. Males are strikingly bright yellow, while females are duller. They are typically found foraging for seeds in open habitats.
