Black-headed Canary

Finches, Euphonias 👁 381 views Updated 2026-11-01

Black-headed Canary (<em>Serinus alario</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Black-headed Canary (Serinus alario) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Serinus; binomial: Serinus alario; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Previously in Crithagra, Black-headed Canary is assigned to Serinus (Zuccon et al. 2012; also Arnaiz-Villena et al. 1999; Nguembock et al. 2009; Ryan et al. 2004).

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