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File:Crithagra mozambica ssp. mozambica.jpg

Yellow-fronted Canary

Yellow-fronted Canary

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The Yellow-fronted Canary is a common and widespread canary, with males displaying a bright yellow face and underparts. Females are duller but still show yellow.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa. It inhabits a variety of open habitats, including savannas, woodlands, farmlands, gardens, and urban areas.
How to spot
Easily observed in gardens, parks, and open country. Look for them foraging on seeds or singing from a prominent perch. Listen for their distinctive, cheerful song.
When to spot
Visible year-round throughout its extensive range. Highly active and vocal during the breeding season (typically rainy season).
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File:Crithagra mozambica ssp. vansoni by tjeales on iNat June 29 2023.jpg
File:Day 66 Yellow-fronted Canary (Crithagra mozambica) male ... (53352526561).jpg
File:Yellow-fronted Canary (Crithagra mozambica) Kigali, Rwanda.jpg
File:Yellow-fronted Canary (Crithagra mozambica) eating grass seeds ... (51889328776).jpg
File:Yellow-fronted Canary Crithagra mozambica, male, feral, Mauritius 1.jpg
File:Yellow-fronted Canary Crithagra mozambica, male, feral, Mauritius 2.jpg
File:Yellow-fronted canary (Crithagra mozambica granti) female Kruger.jpg
File:Yellow-fronted canary (Crithagra mozambica granti) male Kruger.jpg
File:Yellow-fronted canary (Crithagra mozambica tando).jpg
File:Crithagra mozambica ssp. mozambica.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crithagra mozambica ssp. vansoni by tjeales on iNat June 29 2023.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Day 66 Yellow-fronted Canary (Crithagra mozambica) male ... (53352526561).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-fronted Canary (Crithagra mozambica) Kigali, Rwanda.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-fronted Canary (Crithagra mozambica) eating grass seeds ... (51889328776).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-fronted Canary Crithagra mozambica, male, feral, Mauritius 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-fronted Canary Crithagra mozambica, male, feral, Mauritius 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-fronted canary (Crithagra mozambica granti) female Kruger.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-fronted canary (Crithagra mozambica granti) male Kruger.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-fronted canary (Crithagra mozambica tando).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Known for its beautiful, melodious song, which is often heard near human habitation and is a characteristic sound of African savannas.
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