Canaries

Canaries Information

Canaries are the most popular of the song birds on the market. Canaries were first bred in captivity in the 1600s. They were brought over by Spanish sailors to Europe. Wild canaries are greenish yellow yet due to their popularity and their long history of domestication there are now dozens of different color variations.

Scientific Name	Serinus canaria
Natural Habitat	Canary Islands
Cost	40-200$
Availability	Widely Available
Noise Level	low
Talking Ability	Males readily sing but do not talk
Size (inches)	7'
Min cage size (inches)	26x16X16 Flight cage is recommended
Life span	10 Years

Pros: Songs are known to be relaxing and soothing.

Cons: These birds are not "hands on birds." They prefer to keep to themselves.

Male Canaries sing very well and often when they are comfortable with their surroundings. Female canaries do not sing but they can be visual appealing. Males should not be kept together yet if they are in separate cages in the same room they will sing, constantly competing with one another. The Canaries gentle and calm nature is known to be very soothing and relaxing.

Housing A Canary

Due to the fact these birds will rarely if ever play outside of their cage their habitat must be large enough to allow free flight. A flight get is great for a Canary. Cage placement is also very important to Canaries. Their cage must not be placed in direct sunlight or drafts. It is also important to place the cage away from constant noise such as a TV or a door. Canaries usually do not play with toys such as bells and plastic chains, but they do seem to enjoy swings. See Housing your bird for more cage info.

Nutritional Needs

Like all birds Canaries need a well balanced diet. Feeding your birds simply seeds isn't the healthiest option. They need a variety of food, vegetables such as lettuce and broccoli are not only healthy for your finches but can be a fun toy! Everyday food and water containers should be emptied and cleaned to prevent bacteria growth.

Created by Brandon Hamilton

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