Canary
Serinus canaria domestica
✨ Morsom Fakta
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.
🏷️ Rase
Canary
💭 Temperament
Gentle, solitary, vocal, active, territorial
📏 Størrelse
Small (12-30 g, 12-13 cm)
⏳ Levetid
10-15 years
🎨 Farger
Yellow (common), orange, red, white, brown, green, variegated
🌍 Opprinnelse
Canary Islands — brought to Europe by Spanish sailors in 1400s
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — spacious flight cage; native to Canary Islands and Azores
🍽️ Kosthold
Canary seed mix, pellets, leafy greens, small amounts of fruit