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Forest Canary

Forest Canary

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The Forest Canary is a medium-sized canary with a relatively dull, streaky green plumage, contrasting with a yellowish rump and wing-bars. Males are slightly brighter.
Where to spot
Found in southern Africa, particularly in South Africa and Lesotho. It inhabits indigenous evergreen forests, often in damp ravines or along forest edges.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of dense forests. Listen intently for its beautiful, complex song, which is often the best way to locate it.
When to spot
Visible year-round in its resident range. Most vocal and active during the breeding season (typically southern hemisphere spring/summer).
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File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, female at Kirstenbosch - 49024619558.jpg
File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, female at Kirstenbosch - 49025133001.jpg
File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, male at Kirstenbosch.jpg
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File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, male at Kirstenbosch - 49024620363.jpg
File:Crithagra scotops, Kirstenbosch 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crithagra scotops ssp. umbrosa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Canary (Crithagra scotops) (32590918120).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Canary (Crithagra scotops) (32847180801).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, female at Kirstenbosch - 49024619558.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, female at Kirstenbosch - 49025133001.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, male at Kirstenbosch.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, male at Kirstenbosch - 49024619718.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, male at Kirstenbosch - 49024620073.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest canary, Crithagra scotops, male at Kirstenbosch - 49024620363.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its strong, varied song, which is a characteristic sound of its forest habitat.
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