Green Singer
Posted: 05 Oct 2009, 22:03
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:
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: