 canary |
Description: There are many different types of Canaries which also called Domestic Canaries which also vary in description amoung species mutation.
Mutation: The most common domesticated “type” Canary, the Border Canary. They are bred in a variety of colors including solid yellow, white, blue and cinnamon.Solid yellow or white colored Canaries are normaly refered to as “Clears” while solid green, cinnamon or blues are called “Selfs”. Pied Canaries are stated to be “Variegated”. Border type Canaries are hardy birds with a well rounded head and big, alert eyes. They do resemble a Norwich Canary but are smaller. Border Fancys are most often confused with the Gloster Canary but can be differentciated by the song. Chopper notes can be heard by the Border while the Size: The Border Canary is somewhat larger than the roller breeds but smaller than a Norwhich. Being very close to resembling the Gloster Canary this “type” bred bird is larger averaging about 5.5 inches (14cm). Origin: The original Canary was discovered in the Canary Islands which is off the coast of South Africa around the late 1470′s. Canaries have been considered documented pets since the year 1610. By 1790 many of the current Canary breeds were already established. Now more than 28 various types of Canaries have been bred. The newest bred Canaries being the Red-Factor, Stafford and Wee-Gem Border Canaries. |