Crossbred

A crossbred canary is the result of breeding canaries from different recognized types, color strains, or song lines. It is still a domestic canary, Serinus canaria, rather than a wild-species hybrid, but its appearance and voice may not match a formal show standard. Crossbred birds may carry traits from crested Glosters, color-bred lines, rollers, Borders, or other canaries, producing varied colors such as green, cinnamon, buff, clear yellow, clear white, or variegated patterns.

These canaries are commonly kept as pets, and many are healthy, active singers when housed well. Buyers should judge them by condition, sex if song is important, and the reliability of the breeder rather than by a breed label. When breeding crossbreds, it is wise to avoid doubling risky traits such as crest-to-crest pairings if Gloster or other crested ancestry is present. They need the same clean cage, varied diet, bathing opportunities, and seasonal rest expected for any canary.

Colors: Blue, Brown, Buff, Cinnamon, Clear, Clear Buff, Clear White, Clear Yellow, Consort (Non-Crested), Corona (Crested), Frosted, Green, Intensive, Intensive Red, Intensive Yellow, Ivory, Mosaic Red, Mosaic Yellow, Non-Intensive, Non-Intensive Red, Non-Intensive Yellow, Variegated, Variegated Buff, Variegated White, Variegated Yellow, White, Yellow