About the Cape Canary
The Cape canary is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a resident breeder in southern Africa and has been introduced to Mauritius and Réunion. It is a residential bird but shows seasonal and altitudinal movements, sometimes forming large flocks outside the breeding season.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Serinus canicollis |
| Species Codes | capcan1, CACA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Canary belong to?
The Cape Canary (Serinus canicollis) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Canary?
The Cape canary is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a resident breeder in southern Africa and has been introduced to Mauritius and Réunion. It is a residential bird but shows seasonal and altitudinal movements, sometimes forming large flocks outside the breeding season....
Where can I report a Cape Canary sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Canary on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capcan1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Finches, Euphonias, and Allies 236 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Cape Canary?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!