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Yellow-crowned Canary
Serinus flavivertex (Blanford, 1869)
Fringillidae — Finches, Euphonias
Yellow-crowned Canary, Serinus flavivertex, is a finch found in north-east and eastern Africa, as well as central Angola. It is a resident breeder in these parts of its range. The bird is known for its yellow head, which sets it apart from the Cape canary. It lives in fynbos, grassland and gardens, with a preference for higher ground. It also nests in scrub, where it makes a compact cup-shaped nest.
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Fringillidae — Finches, Euphonias
- Breeding range
- Africa: ne, e Africa, c Angola
