Canary
Serinus canaria domestica
✨ Fun Fact
Canaries were used in coal mines until 1986 as early warning for toxic gases!
Small songbird beloved for beautiful, melodious singing. Historic use in coal mines as early warning for toxic gases.
🏷️ Breed
Canary
💭 Temperament
Gentle, solitary, vocal, active, territorial
📏 Size
Small (12-30 g, 12-13 cm)
⏳ Lifespan
10-15 years
🎨 Colors
Yellow (common), orange, red, white, brown, green, variegated
🌍 Origin
Canary Islands — brought to Europe by Spanish sailors in 1400s
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — spacious flight cage; native to Canary Islands and Azores
🍽️ Diet
Canary seed mix, pellets, leafy greens, small amounts of fruit