Black-headed Canary
Serinus alario
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<birdfyi-bird slug="serinus-alario"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Canary (Serinus alario) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The Black-headed Canary is a small, sexually dimorphic finch; males have a distinctive black head and bib contrasting with white cheeks and rufous upperparts, while females are brown-streaked. It inhabits arid scrublands, rocky hillsides, and dry riverbeds of southern Africa, particularly Namibia and South Africa. It feeds on small grass seeds and forages mostly on the ground or in low shrubs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.6 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Fringillidae (Finches) |
| Genus | Serinus |
| Species | Serinus alario |
Distribution
Black-headed Canary has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fringillidae family