Canaries are one of the favorites but among all bird lovers for almost more than hundred years. They have more than 200 breeds. They have a particular appearance and color. They are the best choice for the beginners as compared to the pet lovers. They are very intelligent. Through proper training and love, canaries make a strong bond with their human fellow. You can bring canary along with you anywhere. Total population of canary bird is about 90,000.
America is their destination country. American people have deep love and affection for this bird. Canary is their favorite bird for about more than a hundred years. The reason for the popularity of this bird is that it is very friendly and jolly in nature. That’s why many companions want to keep this bird as a pet bird. Canary is also known as a hands on bird. Some pet lovers also call canary as forgotten birds.
In this article, I will tell you:
- Classification of Canary bird
- Origin of Canary bird
- Canary birds’ characteristics
- Native habitat
- Health conditions
- Adoption centers
- Frequently asked questions
Let’s start without wasting time!
Classification
Classification of different species of canary bird is as follows:
- Domain: Eukaryota
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Genus: Serinus
- Species: S.Canaria
Breeds of Canary Bird
Canary bird has classified into three main breeds. These are color canaries, song canaries and type canaries.
Song canaries: They are native to America and Germany. This type of breed is famous for its singing. They have a very sweet and melodious sound. Song canaries are often used in concerts. They are also used in many singing competitions due to their beautiful voices.
Color canaries: This type of canaries have very beautiful yellow and red color on their body. They are famous for their attractive feather colors. Red and yellow colored canaries are very common. They are fed by pigmented food to enhance their body colors.
Type canaries: Type canaries are famous for their shape, size, body texture etc. Their feathers on their heads look like a bowl cut tuft of feathers. They have Beautiful hair and frills on their body. This breed of canaries includes lizards, the fife, the Gloster, the Norwich etc. These are the few canaries included in type breed. But there are many more that are in this category.
Native Habitat
Canary is name for the place known as Canary island. The name canary island is famous due to the dog of this Island. In this Island, the dogs have name Canis. When European people came to this Island, they found a very captive bird which is full of green color.
They named this bird as a canary. They fall in love with the canary voice in 1500. Europeans were the first who started the breeding of this bird. There is a fact that young wild canaries never resemble their wild ancestors.
Care & Diet
A healthy and balanced diet is necessary for all pet birds including canary birds. Canary birds need a proper eating routine. It is full of different food items to promote health and nutritional benefits. An excellent pelleted diet should consist of food. It contains new vegetables, fruits, mixed greens etc that are nutritious choices.
As a canary owner, you should serve in frequent amount to them. Try not to give canaries avocado, onions, and chocolate, as they are harmful. A cuttlebone is a good source of calcium for canaries. You can serve 2 to 3 almonds, pistachios, walnuts and cashew nut to canary bird. As a canary owner, you should serve Lafeber’s Premium Daily Pallets to canary birds.
Personality of Canary Bird
Canaries are the most passionate and enthusiastic birds among all the bird lovers. They required a little training to keep canaries as pet birds. They are very loving, caring and affectionate pet birds. They are very intelligent. They have a curious nature but still have a charming nature. Canaries, especially male canaries, sing when they are happy and relaxed.
Speech & Sound
Canaries are good speakers. They sing well and with a sweet voice. It is very difficult for most bird owners to find a singer bird. To select this type of bird, it requires a lot of experience. Male canaries are the sweetest and longest sound producer. At that time, his age was 6 months or more.
As a canary owner, it is better that you should check your bird before adopting it. You can also check its behavior, singing ability, talking ability and so on. It isp referred to buy canary from a reputable breeder.
Health Conditions
In canaries many times many infections occur. These infections are air sac mites. It is the disease of respiratory system. Scaly mites in which scary build up around eyes, legs, feathers etc. Feather or red mites is the infection in the parrots blood. Red spots occur on canary body during night.
Mite infections are usually treatable. If you seek proper treatment in the earliest stages then your pet bird can get rid of this infection. Canaries usually suffer from canary pox. It is the virus transmitted by biting of mosquitoes. It threatened canary life. Canary pox most affects wild canaries. And this infection occurs usually in the summer season. Its transmission rate is higher in September.
Canary Adoption Centers
Canaries are available at many pet stores. You can buy or adopt canaries from an avian’s house or from a reputable breeder. Along with buying from a reputable reader, it is also important to check or examine your pet bird. To know their features, characteristics, abilities and so on.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a Gloster Canary Bird?
Gloster canary bird is one of the famous type of canary bird. It is famous for their attractive appearance and melodic voice. It has further 2 types: Corona and Consort. Corona have crest on their feather while Consort lacks crest. They have a very good temperament.
Is Blue Canary Bird Real?
Yes, blue canary bird is real. Mainly blue canary bird refers to those canaries having plumage of blue color. Naturally, pure blue canary bird do not exist. Blue canary bird produces selective breeding. These breeds have greyish blue color. Blue canaries are often named as “Blue Factor Canaries”.
Conclusion
Canaries are good choice for the pet lovers and the beginners. They have a very beautiful voice. They have the ability to make and pronounce human speech. Proper diet, training, love, care and affection are necessary to create bonds. As a canary owner, you should spend a lot of time with your pet bird to avoid biting or aggressive behavior.
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I’m Amna, and I absolutely adore birds, especially parrots. I’ve been immersed in the world of these colorful feathered friends for over 10 years. While I’m not a bird doctor, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge on how to care for and understand them.
My experiences extend to various bird species like parrots, macaws, cockatoos, canaries, and finches. In addition to my personal adventures with birds, I’ve dedicated time to volunteering at a local bird rehabilitation center.
My true passion lies in sharing what I know about parrots and birds with you. Through my articles, I aim to share the information you need to provide the very best care for your avian companions. So, let’s embark on this journey together and make your feathered friends’ lives as joyful and healthy as possible!