White-throated Canary
Crithagra albogularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusCrithagra (African Seedeaters, Serins, Canaries, and Citrils)
- SpeciesCrithagra albogularis (White-throated Canary)
About the White-throated Canary
The white-throated canary (Crithagra albogularis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. The white-throated canary was formerly placed in the genus Serinus but phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences found that the genus was polyphyletic. The genus was therefore split and a number of species including the white-throated canary were moved to the resurrected genus Crithagra.
The white-throated canary is a small bird about 15 cm long with generally dull-coloured plumage and a yellow or yellow-green rump. It has a heavy horn-coloured beak and brown irises. Its legs are brown. The male and female have similar external appearances, and juveniles resemble adults.
It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. Media related to Crithagra albogularis at Wikimedia Commons
White-throated canary - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. White-throated canary Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-throated Canary in Etosha National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 5 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 6 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-throated Canary in Etosha National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-throated Canary sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-throated Canary in Etosha National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for White-throated Canary in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.