Bred for their beautiful color and singing voice, Canaries are social birds and can live in flocks. Bright and musical, they originally came from the Canary Islands, and are the perfect bird for beginners and make fun and interesting pets. Learn more about these fascinating birds, their behaviors, and how to care for them in the sections below.

Experience Level: Beginner

Expected Size: Canaries grow about 5 inches (13 cm) from head to end of tail.

Lifespan: Canaries can live up to 15 years.

Origin: They’re named for the Canary Islands, where they originally came from.

Temperament: Canaries like to watch their pet parent and be talked and whistled to, but they prefer not to be handled.

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