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Canari
Companion bird requiring interaction and stimulation.
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Weight
15–25 g
Size
Very small
Lifespan
8–30 ans
Energy
Élevé
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Élevé
The Canary (Serinus canaria) is a passerine species in the family Fringillidae. Its domesticated varieties are commonly called Canaries, as it originates from the Canary Islands (as well as other islands of Macaronesia). Originally, it has plumage mottled with green and brown, which allows it to camouflage itself in the trees of its natural environment. It is a cousin of the European Serin (Serinus serinus) with which it shares many common genes and whose crosses produce fertile hybrids.
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It is also genetically very close to several varieties of siskins (Spinus sp.) and particularly to the Venezuelan Red Siskin (Spinus cucullatus), which enabled the fixation of the red factor in all domestic Canaries displaying this color. The Canary is the animal symbol of the Canary Islands.
Compatibility
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Élevé
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
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L'essentiel
- 1Tiny breed (0.015–0.025 kg) — ideal for apartment and easy to transport.
- 2Lifespan: 8 to 30 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for balance.
- 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Canari
Physical
Breed standard
The Canary is the origin of all canary varieties.
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The Canary measures approximately 12.5 cm and shows sexual dimorphism:
the male has plumage predominantly green with cheeks, nape and neck displaying grayish reflections, flanks slightly striped with black-brown, rump yellowish-green, wings and tail brownish-green, paler at the edges; the female is darker with the sides of the breast striped with gray and the wings noticeably paler at the edges. Both sexes have brown eyes, dark gray beak and legs.
Living conditions
What living situation?
The Canary frequents forest edges, wooded regions, scrubland, bushes, gardens, vineyards and fruit tree plantations, especially fig trees. Its presence has been reported in eucalyptus imported from Australia and it is also found in other evergreen tree species such as pines and laurels. It frequents the edges of low-altitude crop areas, orchards, gardens, dry valleys (barancos), laurel formations, open forests and mountainsides covered with scrubland and pine forests, from sea level to 1700 m (Ottaviani 2011).
Chapter 2
Daily life
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Canari of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of canari (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a canari ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 8–30 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
24years
Young adult
Growth is complete: switch to adult food and set ration to ideal weight to prevent post-sterilization weight gain.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 15 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for bird
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- saltModerate
- mistletoeLow
- caffeineLow
- bitter almondHigh
Nutrition
Feed your pet well
Canaries are satisfied with a simple seed mix, composed for example as follows: canary grass 71%, niger seed 5%, rapeseed 5%, flax seed 5%, hulled oats 8%, hemp 2%, perilla 2%, chia 2%. This mix can be found commercially and can be modified by adding other seeds depending on the season. They greatly appreciate greens and fresh vegetables, such as apple, chickweed, dandelion flowers, or lettuce leaves. During breeding, it is beneficial to supplement this with egg food. This encourages parents to feed and allows better development of chicks. To allow females to produce eggshells, it is recommended to provide grit and cuttlebone.
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a canari ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for bird. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Estimate not available for this species.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Canari
How long does a Canary live?+
Is a Canary suitable for beginners?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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