Bird breed
Canary
The classic songbird of the drawing room.
Size
4.5–5.5 in / 15–20 g
Lifespan
10–15 years
Talk Ability
Low
Noise
Quiet
Origin
Canary Islands
Overview
Male canaries deliver rich, melodic songs. They're look-at-me pets — not cuddle birds — and thrive in calm, well-lit spaces.
Care & lifestyle
Prefer to fly, not climb: horizontal-oriented cages. Bathe daily with a shallow dish. Molting slows singing — this is normal.
Diet foundation
- Canary seed mix
- Egg food
- Fresh greens
- Sprouted seeds
Recommended cage min: 24 × 16 × 20 in
Sound profile
- Noise
- Quiet
- Talk ability
- Low
- Social need
- Moderate
Bring home checklist
- · Vet booked within 72 hours
- · Species-correct food & bowls
- · Enrichment / toy rotation
- · ID + microchip / DNA
- · Pet-safe cleaning products
