Atlantic canary

The canary is a small, cheerful finch originally from the Canary Islands, Azores, and Madeira. Wild canaries wear a yellow-green coat with subtle brown streaks, while their domesticated cousins come in many bright colors. These birds are famous for their singing and have been popular pets for centuries.

• Wild canaries have yellow-green feathers with brown streaks on their backs.
• They belong to the finch family and are skilled singers.
• People have bred canaries in captivity to create many color variations.