Atlantic canary

Serinus canaria

The Atlantic canary (Serinus canaria), known worldwide simply as the wild canary and also called the island canary, common canary, or canary, is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Serinus i

Family: Fringillidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Atlantic canary

About the Atlantic canary

The Atlantic canary (Serinus canaria), known worldwide simply as the wild canary and also called the island canary, common canary, or canary, is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Serinus in the true finch family, Fringillidae. It is native to the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Madeira. Wild birds are mostly yellow-green, with brownish streaking on the back. The species is common in captivity and a number of colour varieties have been bred. This bird is the natural symbol of the Canary Islands, together with the Canary Island date palm.

Fun Facts About Atlantic canary

  • It is native to the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Madeira.

Conservation Status

The Atlantic canary is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyFringillidae
GenusSerinus
SpeciesSerinus canaria

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Related Species

Other species in the Fringillidae family: