Canary is a kind of bird, belonging to passeriformes and passeriformes. Its scientific name is Serinuscanaria. The body length is about 12- 14 cm, and the weight is about15-26 g. The main color is yellow, and the feathers on the head, wings and tail are brown or light gray. The male bird is the same color as the female bird, but the male bird's song is louder and more beautiful.
Canary mainly feeds on seeds in the wild, and also eats some insects and their larvae. Canaries are often kept as pet birds because of their small size, cute appearance and easy breeding, and their loud calls also make many people fondle them.
2. The origin and distribution range of canaries.
Canary originally lived in temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and Europe, and has been introduced to most parts of the world. According to historical records, canaries were first domesticated in Spain and used in singing competitions. From 16 to 17, the Spanish brought canaries to America. Later, the British also began to introduce canaries and cultivated many varieties through breeding, such as red canaries and white canaries. In addition, a considerable number of canaries are kept in Taiwan Province Province in southern China.
3. The cultural and artistic importance of canaries.
Canary is often used in cultural and artistic works, such as songs, poems and plays. Especially in Europe, canaries are widely used in classical music, such as Mozart's opera The Magic Flute and Haydn's Canary Quartet. In addition, the canary is also the protagonist of the traditional Spanish music appreciation activity "Canary Competition", and the contestants compete for their own canaries to see who sings the "domestic canary" best. In modern popular culture, canaries are often symbolized as a symbol of love, joy or freedom, and are also used in the design of trademarks and famous brands. For example, the LOGO of French Cartier jewelry is canary.
4. The protection status of canaries.
Canary is favored by breeders because of its beautiful appearance, loud voice and easy feeding, but it also faces protection problems. In some European countries, the number of wild canaries has been greatly reduced, belonging to one of the endangered species. Therefore, relevant governments, scholars and environmental protection organizations are actively advocating the protection of wild canaries and their habitats, establishing wildlife reserves, and formulating laws and regulations. At the same time, we will promote the use of digital and electronic recording technology instead of manual training to protect the wild canary community in the natural environment.