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Atlantic canary
About Atlantic canary
The Atlantic canary (Serinus canaria) is a small passerine bird from the Canary Islands. It belongs to the finch family, Fringillidae. Its distinctive feature is its yellow feathers, but some have feathers that are a combination of orange, green, and even gray. With proper care, the Atlantic canary can live 10 to 15 years.
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Common Name
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Canary
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Serinus canaria
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Species
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Serinus canaria
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Genus
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Serinus
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SubFamily
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Varaninae
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Family
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Fringillidae
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SuperFamily
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Fringilloidea
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SubOrder
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Passeri
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Order
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Passeriformes
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Class
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Aves
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Atlantic canary |
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Color
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Orange
Medium blue-gray
Yellow
Olive
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Yellowish breasts
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Min Height
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3.9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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4.7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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0.01 lbs |
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Max Weight
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0.05 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Monocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Atlantic canary including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Playful
Sociable
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Bipedal
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Hard |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Atlantic canary. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Mountain
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Country
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Spain
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Specific Location
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Originally from the Canary Islands, Azores, and Madeira in Spain. |
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