This gorgeous canary, the Red Factor Canary, is prized by many as the most beautiful of all the Color Bred Canaries! Named after its beautiful plumage, the Red Factor Canary is one of the most popular canaries. It is active and lively, enjoyed by both those who wish to keep a pet canary as well […]
When people think of a”singing canary”, the bird that most often comes to mind is the popular Roller Canary! The Roller Canary, also called the German Roller Canary or the Hartz Mountain Roller Canary, has been highly prized for hundreds of years for its beautiful song. It is one of the older and best known […]
The Spanish Timbrado Canary is the newest breed of song canary, developed in Spain in the 1940s and 1950s. It is also considered to be the purest domestic form of canary. It is closest genetically to the original wild canary as it was developed by crossing the wild canary with the songbird of Spain. This […]
The Stafford Canary, the first new canary variety since the Fife Canary which was developed in the 1950’s, is a real dandy! The Stafford Canary has a rather unique development, the standard for this bird was created before the final canary breed was actually developed. In the 1970’s an inspired group of breeders, […]
The Gloster Fancy Canary, a favorite among both expert and beginning enthusiasts, is one of the most popular canaries! Gloster Consort Canary(variegated variety) Photo © Animal-World:Courtesy Denise Taormina The Gloster Fancy Canary is a perfect choice for the beginner as it is lively, very hardy and will readily breed. As with most canaries […]
Named for its unique markings, the striking Lizard Canary is one of the oldest canary breeds that has not been changed since it was first developed! Even though this pretty little bird is one of the oldest varieties it has had a rather rocky history. They almost became extinct in the early 1900’s. […]
The pretty Northern Dutch Frilled Canary is often likened to the popular Parisian Frilled Canary, just a smaller version! The Northern Dutch canary is a medium sized variety, just slightly smaller than the Border Canary. Though similar in appearance to the Parisian Frilled breed with the long swooping feather patterns, the frilled feathers […]
The beautiful Norwich Canary is one of the earliest canary varieties developed in England! Referred to as the “John Bull” canary, the Norwich Canary has a rather robust or bullish appearance. It is a thickset bird with a full head and heavy brows. Being neither as agile nor as lively as some of […]
What a beauty the Parisian Frilled Canary is, small wonder that it is essentially sought out as an exhibition bird! The Parisian Frilled Canary, also known as the Parisian Canary, is one of the largest of all known canary varieties. It is a voluptuous and beautiful bird. Except for the flight and tail […]
The beautiful and lively Color Bred Canary can be found in just about every color possible! One of the most popular of all the canaries, the Color Bred Canary is kept by people throughout the world. It is a wonderful little bird for both those who wish to keep a pet canary as […]