Deep Forest Canopy
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Finches, Euphonias, and Allies

Cape Canary

Serinus canicollis

The Cape canary is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is a resident breeder in southern Africa and has been introduced to Mauritius and Réunion. It is a residential bird but shows seasonal and altitudinal movements, sometimes forming large flocks outside the breeding season.

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