Buyer question
How long does a Canary finch live?
Our Animal Library gives the Canary finch a lifespan of 10–15 years.
Source: the Canary finch page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Canary finch in the Animal Library
The detail
The domestic canary was developed over centuries from a finch of the Canary Islands, Azores and Madeira, and is kept for song and color. Males sing; females chirp. They are easy to care for and happiest watched rather than held.
- Origin
- Canary Islands, Azores, Madeira
- Best fit
- Song lovers, quiet homes
What to weigh
Canaries dislike handling, and only males sing reliably. Two males in one cage may fight, so single males or separate cages are best.