Black-faced Canary
- Scientific name
- Crithagra capistrata
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Why it matters
The black-faced canary is a distinctive member of the finch family, recognized by the bold dark markings around its face and its characteristic rounded wings and notched tail. Found primarily in parts of Central Africa, this species is valued by avian enthusiasts for its quiet beauty and the specific habitat requirements that make it a thoughtful addition to a specialized collection.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Black-faced Canary
Black-faced Canary is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Black-faced Canary on collecto.rs?
Black-faced Canary doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Black-faced Canary?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Black-faced Canary catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Black-faced Canary is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free forever. Private by default. Photos, notes, value tracking — all in one place.
Sign up free