Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small songbird: "Serinus canaria" is the scientific name for the common canary, a small passerine bird in the finch family.
   • A popular cage bird: It is a domesticated bird, widely kept for its melodious song and often bright yellow plumage.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Serinus canaria is known for its beautiful and complex song.
  • He breeds Serinus canaria for their vibrant colors and pleasant melodies.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific or ornithological contexts: The term "Serinus canaria" is used to specify the species in formal, biological, or academic discussions, distinguishing it from other finches or birds commonly called "canaries."
  • The study focused on the song patterns of Serinus canaria in captivity.

Variants and Related Words

• Canary (n): The common name for the domesticated bird derived from .
  • She has a yellow canary in a cage by the window.
• Atlantic canary (n): Another common name for this species, referencing its native range.

Synonyms

• Common canary
• Domestic canary
• Island canary (referencing its origin)

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the wild ancestor of the domesticated singing canary. In everyday language, "canary" is used, while "Serinus canaria" is the precise biological classification.

Noun

1. native to the Canary Islands and Azores; popular usually yellow cage bird noted for its song