White-throated canary
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The white-throated canary (Crithagra albogularis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
Taxonomy
The white-throated canary was formerly placed in the genus Serinus but phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences found that the genus was polyphyletic.[1] The genus was therefore split and a number of species including the white-throated canary were moved to the resurrected genus Crithagra.[2][3]
Description
The white-throated canary is a small bird about 15 cm long with generally dull-coloured plumage and a yellow or yellow-green rump. It has a heavy horn-coloured beak and brown irises. Its legs are brown. The male and female have similar external appearances, and juveniles resemble adults.[4]
Distribution and habitat
It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.[5]
References
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External links
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- White-throated canary - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds.
- White-throated canary Structured guide to the species in southern Africa