Songbird

Canary

The Canary is a small songbird prized for its beautiful singing. They are relatively low-maintenance and do well in cages, making them ideal for those who want a pet bird without the demanding care of...

Height (male)

12–14 cm

Weight (male)

0.015–0.02 kg

Lifespan

10–15 years

Grooming

Low — clean cage regularly, provide bathing water, occasional nail trimming

Exercise

Moderate — allow flight within cage and short supervised out-of-cage time

Origin

Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores

Coat Type

Yellow, red, orange, white, or mixed feathers

Size

Small

Temperament

Active, vocal, independent, territorial (males sing)

Good with children Good with dogs

Exercise & Care

Exercise: Moderate — allow flight within cage and short supervised out-of-cage time. They need space to fly horizontally.

Grooming: Low — clean cage regularly, provide bathing water, occasional nail trimming.

Coat: Yellow, red, orange, white, or mixed feathers

Health & Considerations

Known health issues

Respiratory infections, mites, obesity, egg binding, scaly face mites

Origin

Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores

Size category

Small

About the Canary

The Canary is a small songbird prized for its beautiful singing. They are relatively low-maintenance and do well in cages, making them ideal for those who want a pet bird without the demanding care of a parrot.

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