Canary
Serinus canaria domestica
✨ Fait Amusant
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.
🏷️ Race
Canary
💭 Tempérament
Gentle, solitary, vocal, active, territorial
📏 Taille
Small (12-30 g, 12-13 cm)
⏳ Espérance de vie
10-15 years
🎨 Couleurs
Yellow (common), orange, red, white, brown, green, variegated
🌍 Origine
Canary Islands — brought to Europe by Spanish sailors in 1400s
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — spacious flight cage; native to Canary Islands and Azores
🍽️ Alimentation
Canary seed mix, pellets, leafy greens, small amounts of fruit