Bird
Canary
The singing island finch of parlours worldwide
Family Fringillidae
Fringillidae is a taxonomic family in the order Passeriformes, class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Canary, American Goldfinch and Common Chaffinch. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Fringillidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Serinus canaria | 20 g | 13 cm | 40 km/h | 10 yrs | Africa, Europe | Domesticated |
| American Goldfinch Spinus tristis | 13 g | 12 cm | 40 km/h | 6 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Common Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs | 25 g | 15 cm | 50 km/h | 10 yrs | Europe, Asia, Africa | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
