- Serinus canicollis
Other Names
Yellow Crowned Canary; Deutsch: Kap Kanarienvogel; Afrikaans: Kaapse Kanarie
Description
The Cape Canary is 11-13 cm in length. The adult male has a green back with black edging to the wing feathers wings and tail. The underparts, rump and tail sides are yellow, and lower belly is white. The rear head and neck are grey, and the face is cinnamon. The female is similar, but with a less grey on the head. The juvenile has greenish-yellow underparts with heavy brown streaking. This species is easily distinguished from the Yellow-fronted Canary by its lack of black face markings.
Habitat
Its habitat is fynbos, grassland and gardens, preferably in highland areas.
Diet
The Cape Canary is a common and gregarious seedeater.
Reproduction
It builds a compact cup nest in a scrub.
