Cape Canary
A species of Eurasian Serins and Canaries Scientific name : Serinus canicollis Genus : Eurasian Serins and Canaries
Cape Canary, A species of Eurasian Serins and Canaries
Botanical name: Serinus canicollis
Genus: Eurasian Serins and Canaries
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Description General Info
Description
The Cape canary (Serinus canicollis) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a resident breeder in southern Africa and has been introduced to Mauritius and Réunion. Its habitat is fynbos, grassland and gardens, preferably in highland areas. It builds a compact cup nest in a scrub. The Cape canary is 11–13 cm in length. The adult male has a green back with black edging to the wing feathers wings and tail. The underparts, rump and tail sides are yellow, and the lower belly is white. The rear head and neck are grey, and the face is cinnamon. The female is similar, but with less grey on the head. The juvenile has greenish-yellow underparts with heavy brown streaking. This species is easily distinguished from the yellow-fronted canary by its lack of black face markings. The Cape canary is a common and gregarious seed-eater. Its call is tsit-it-it, and the song is warbled goldfinch-like trills and whistles given in display flight or from a high perch. 
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Cape Canary predominantly consumes soft green seeds from a variety of flora, interspersed with occasional small insects. It forages in low vegetation and sometimes ground, often in flocks, and displays a tendency to feed directly from flowerheads.
Habitat
The cape Canary typically inhabits regions where forest margins transition into open landscapes. It dwells amidst a mosaic of moorlands, grasslands, and savannas dotted with shrubbery and trees, favoring areas with juniper and Podocarpus species. The cape Canary adapts well to human-altered environments such as pastures, cultivation fringes, and gardens, and can often be found in stands of non-native trees, including plantations. Its presence extends to diverse ecosystems from coastal dunes to rocky or sandy beaches, thriving among a variety of vegetation including fynbos and vineyards. The plethora of habitats occupied by the cape Canary reflects its ecological adaptability within broader geographical regions.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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