Species BirdsIsland Canary

Island Canary

Serinus canaria

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Illustration of Island Canary (Serinus canaria)

The Island Canary is the wild ancestor of the domestic canary, native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. Escaped cage birds have established small feral populations in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. Wild canaries are much plainer than domestic forms — greenish and streaked rather than bright yellow. It sings a rich, musical warble.

Habitat
Open forests and gardens in Puerto Rico and Bermuda (feral)
Diet
Seeds and small insects
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Island Canary

The best time to see a Island Canary is April–August, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 60 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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