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Types of canaries and their names


How many races of canaries are there?

At present, more than 30 types of canaries are known , this being the most abundant species of domestic bird in the world with parakeets, although there are many classifications possible, the canary breeds are usually divided into three large groups:
Singing canaries : here, we find the most coveted breeds in canariculture, thanks to their incredible ability to learn and play melodies complex and a great variety of sounds.In the next sections we will see the main races of singing canaries. Canaries by color : this, perhaps, is the most basic classification of canaries, based on the color of their feathers.It is divided into subgroups according to the predominant pigments in its plumage, the lipochromic canaries (shades of dominant and recessive white, yellow and red) and the melancholic canaries (colors black, agate, green, bromine, isabela, brown and tona corrugated qualities). The position or position canaries : also called a design or shape canary, they must have certain very specific morphological features to join this group.It is divided into 5 large subgroups: canaries curly plumage; smooth feather canaries; Canarian monuments; smooth plumage-shaped canaries; and design canaries.


Breeds of singing canaries-Top 5

As we have mentioned, the song canaries are the most famous in the canaricultura, since one of the most appreciated characteristics in this species is its vocal power.Of all the races of singing canaries, we can highlight 5 varieties like the most popular worldwide :

Canary timbrado espanol ( spanish timbrado )

A breed authentica de Espana , which preserves certain features inherited from the native wild canaries of the Canary Islands.It is not an ancient breed, since its creation happens between the decades of the 40s and 50s.Its varied, powerful and cheerful song , for many fans of canariculture, reminiscent of the sound of the castanets.

Canario roller ( German roller )

This type of canary native to Germany It is considered as the oldest song of Canary song , having been developed more than three centuries ago.It is estimated that it has been used for the creation Ion of many races of song and posture canaries, for its strong appearance and good health.For many experts, the German roller is the type of canary that best combines elegance, rhythm and power in its At the moment, the Canary Harz Roller , a variety of German roller, is considered the best singing Canary on the planet.

American singing Canary (a Merican singer )

As the name implies, it is a breed created in the United States , between decades 30 and 40.The Canaries American singer are very appreciated not only for their varied and melodic song, but also for their excellent health and robust and attractive appearance.

Belgian Malinois or waterslager

The name "waterslager "is a reference to the ability of these Belgian canaries to imitate the sound of water courses in the mountains.It is a very old type of canary, created in Belgium during the 16th century II .Up to the present, the only recognized variety of the Belgian Malinois canary must have completely yellow plumage and black eyes.They are also highly appreciated for their large and robust appearance, in addition to their incredible vocalizing ability.

Russian singing canary ( russian singer )

The russian singer is the least popular of these 5 races of singing canaries.Popularity has begun to grow in the last decades not only for its beauty, but also for showing qualities quite similar to the German roller .
Types of canaries and their names


Types of posture canaries

The canaries of posture or form comprise 5 subgroups defined according to the most characteristic morphological features of these varieties.Next, we will present the most popular types of canaries in each of the subgroups of posture canaries.


Curly plumage posture canaries

As we said, below we show the canaries belonging to the first of the posture subgroups:

Italian gibbous canary or Italian gibber

This is a Young breed of Italian origin, created in the mid-twentieth century from several copies of southern curly canaries.They are medium birds with a hunched body, thin plumage that can occur in different colors, and reminiscences serpentiformes on his head and neck.

Canary Island canary

This breed of Spanish canaries also created during the 20th century stands out for its mixed plumage that combines Voluminous and curly feathers with smooth, silky and compact feathers.A wide range of colors is accepted in its plumage, including red, either uniform or spotted.

Spanish gibbous canary

This type of canary appears, for the first time, as an unwanted result of selective crossings between the extinct Sevillian Canarian fine s.Your curly plumage is elegant, consisting of delicate and well-defined curls , which should not appear in abundance.

Curly canary of Paris

This type Canarian of French origin is created from selective crossings between the Lancashire canaries and the northern curly canaries.According to many experts in canariculture, it can be considered the curly canary par excellence , having emerged during the 19th century.Its curly plumage is elegant and bulky, being accepted in all varieties of colors.Its most characteristic physical feature is the so-called "rooster's tail".

Other types of curly canaries

  • North curly canary
  • South curly canary
  • Fiorino curly canary
  • Italian giant curly canary
  • canary curly padovano
  • Swiss curly canary


Types of smooth feather posture canaries

If in the previous section we talked about the subgroup highlighted by the curly plumage, here mentioned quite the opposite:

Belgian bossu canary

Originally, this Belgian variety arises from the natural mutation of the canary of Ghent, a breed currently extinct, in the mid-17th century.They are medium and robust birds, with silky plumage that can have solid or stained coloration, but does not accept shades reddish.

Canario muniques

This breed of canaries of German origin created in the 20th century stands out for having a narrow chest and a thin sword.Its plumage smooth is well attached to your body and can be uniform or stained, not accepting the reddish color.

Canario hosso japones

This is one of the rare types of canaries that have been developed outside Europe.For its creation, curly canaries from the south have been used, but currently the Japanese hosso has a plumage li so silky that accepts all shades.

Canary scotch fancy

Created in Scotland during the 19th century, this breed is the result of selective crossings between the Dutch canary, the canary from Glasgow and the Belgian bossu Canary.Its body is elegant and stylized , with silky and smooth plumage that can be uniform or spotted.It stands out for its crescent-like display form with slightly bent legs , a feature inherited from the extinct Glasgow Canary.


Breeds of Canarian Monudos

The canary monuments are characterized by presenting a kind of bangs that gives them a unique appearance.

Crested canary

This English canary breed created during the 19th century It is one of the most popular in the world .For its creation, selective crossings have been made between the Lancashire and Norwich Canaries.Its characteristic tuft is round, symmetrical and is well centered on its head.plumage is abundant, completely smooth and silky, and reddish coloration is not accepted.

Canary Lancashire

This traditional type of United Kingdom canary is among the largest breeds and robust , being able to reach 23 cm in length.It highlights a robust chest, solid back and horseshoe-shaped monkey.The most recognized specimens are yellow, but its smooth plumage allows different colors, except for the oranges and reddish.

Canary gloster

Also of English origin, this is another of the races of the canaries more appreciated and widespread today.It is characterized by its small size , the solid and plump body, and its smooth and tight plumage.Although the varieties with monkey are much more popular, there are also gloster canaries without copete.

German Monkey Canary

This breed native to Germany is created from crosses between the gloster canary and various German-colored canaries.It was officially recognized in the 60s , being among the races of younger canaries .Its tuft extends to part of the beak and neck, but never covers its eyes.All varieties of colors are accepted in the smooth plumage of the German monudo.
Types of canaries and their names


Canaries of form and design

Continuing with the subgroups of posture canaries, we now go with those of form and design, so that here we group subgroups 4 and 5, since there is currently only one race recognized as "design":

Canary Bernois

It is a Swiss breed created in the 19th century, from crossings between the Yorkshire canaries.It is characterized by elongated body, broad chest, prominent shoulders and the stylized neck.Its plumage is smooth and thick , accepting all the chromatic varieties with the exception of red.

Norwich Canary

It is a breed of origin shared between England and Belgium .The first specimens have been Belgian, but the breed has only been defined on British soil.It highlights its long and smooth plumage, which must be well attached to the body, being able to present colorations white, orange, yellowish and Elizabethan.

Canary border

This type of Canary native of Scotland derives direct The wild canaries, having emerged in the eighteenth century .Its body has an oval shape, with notable cheeks, and a smooth plumage that is well attached to the body of the animal.

Canarian fife fancy

Also of Scottish origin, it is born from a special selection of the border canaries, being also known as "border miniature".

Spanish breed canary

It is a breed of Spanish origin , created from crosses between wild canaries and Spanish timbrados.It is a small bird with a thin body, with a hazelnut-shaped head.Its feathers are Short, well attached to the body, and can be solid or stained, without accepting reddish hues.

Canary Llarguet

The youngest among all races of Canaries recognized today, having been recognized in 1996.Created in Spain from crossings between Sevillian, Levantine and Wild Canaries.Erpo is stylized, with a thin back and chest, oval head, compact and smooth plumage.

Canario Lizard

This is one of the oldest known Canary breeds, created in the 16th century in England .It is one of the few design canaries still in existence.Its most striking feature is the feathers on its back, which are shaped like hemieliptic striae and have double coloration.
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