White-throated Canary (Crithagra albogularis)
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White-throated Canary

Crithagra albogularis Smith, A, 1833

15 cmLength27 gWeight

The white-throated canary (Crithagra albogularis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.

Busiest months: September–November · Most records: South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September–November · Most records: South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho

White-throated Canary has been recorded at 32 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. West Coast NPSouth Africa459 records
  2. Spitzkoppe Nature ReserveNamibia261 records
  3. De Hoop Nature ReserveSouth Africa259 records
More places
  1. Karoo NPSouth Africa192 records
  2. Augrabies Falls NPSouth Africa192 records
  3. West Coast NP – Seeberg hideSouth Africa119 records
  4. Ondudu LodgeNamibia92 records
  5. Ai Aiba Rock Painting LodgeNamibia70 records
  6. West Coast NP – Abrahamskraal hideSouth Africa52 records
  7. West Coast NP – Geelbek hides vicinitySouth Africa33 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South AfricaNamibiaLesothoAngola

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The white-throated canary (Crithagra albogularis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.

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Questions

How big is the White-throated Canary?

The White-throated Canary is about 15 cm long and weighs around 27 g.

Where does the White-throated Canary live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southwestern, southern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Namibia and Lesotho.

When is the best time to see the White-throated Canary?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the White-throated Canary endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-throated Canary as Least Concern.

What does the White-throated Canary eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the White-throated Canary in?

It belongs to the family Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
15 cm
Weight
27 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
79 mm
Tail
56 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: southwestern, southern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae
Genus
Crithagra

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White-throated Canary

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