Cape Canary (Serinus canicollis)

Cape Canary, a reference photo — Photo: Lip Kee Yap · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Cape canary (Serinus canicollis) 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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cape Canary being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Carduelis citrinella
Serinus flavivertex

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Fringillidae
Genus: Serinus
Species: Serinus canicollis

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