About the Yellow Canary
The yellow canary is a small passerine bird in the true finch family. It is a resident breeder in much of the western and central regions of southern Africa and has been introduced to Ascension and St Helena islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Crithagra flaviventris |
| Species Codes | yelcan1, YECA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow Canary belong to?
The Yellow Canary (Crithagra flaviventris) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow Canary?
The yellow canary is a small passerine bird in the true finch family. It is a resident breeder in much of the western and central regions of southern Africa and has been introduced to Ascension and St Helena islands....
Where can I report a Yellow Canary sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow Canary on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yelcan1, or on iNaturalist.
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