Green Singer

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Location: Yenda NSW
Location: Yenda NSW

Latin Name:
Serinus mozambicus

Other Names:
Green Singer, Yellow-fronted Canary, Crown Canary

Mutations:
Pied

Description:
Adult – Even though they are called green, their colour is actually yellow. Some black markings can be seen on the face & cheeks. These dark markings have a washed out look on the hen. The top of the head, back and wings are
Juveniles – Are visually the same as the hen.

Sexing:
On an adult hen you will find a band/ring of black spots around the upper chest/ throat area. A cock bird will not have any of these spots.
Note though that a young male will have some of these spots until moulting.

Basic Breeding Info:
Average Clutch Size: 2 to 4 eggs
Incubation Period: 12 to 14 days
Leave nest: 20 to 22 days

Green Singers have been known to cross breed with grey singers and canaries.

Approximate cost per pair in Australia:

Queensland:

New South Wales:

Victoria:

Tasmania:

South Australia:

Western Australia:
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