White-bellied Canary
Crithagra dorsostriata
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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 dorsostriata (White-bellied Canary)
About the White-bellied Canary
The white-bellied canary (Crithagra dorsostriata) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. The white-bellied 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-bellied canary were moved to the resurrected genus Crithagra. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-bellied Canary in Masai Mara National Reserve
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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 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 8 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 11 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 12 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 13 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 14 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 15 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-bellied Canary in Masai Mara National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a White-bellied Canary sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 380 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-bellied Canary in Masai Mara National Reserve?
May has the highest sighting rate for White-bellied Canary in Masai Mara National Reserve in our monthly data.