How to Identify and Classify Canaries
  • 1. What is the primary factor used to classify canaries?
A) Rarity
B) Size alone
C) Breed popularity
D) Song, type, and color
  • 2. Which canary type is primarily judged on its vocalizations?
A) Roller canary
B) Song canary
C) Color canary
D) Type canary
  • 3. What is a common characteristic of Type canaries?
A) Aggressive behavior
B) Melodic songs
C) Distinctive physical features
D) Bright colors
  • 4. Which of these is a well-known song canary breed?
A) Gloster
B) Border
C) Fife Fancy
D) Roller
  • 5. The Roller canary is known for its?
A) Loud, piercing song
B) Bright red plumage
C) Unusual crest
D) Subdued, rolling song
  • 6. Which canary breed is recognized for its curved posture?
A) Spanish Timbrado
B) Norwich
C) Waterslager
D) Fife Fancy
  • 7. What is a prominent feature of Gloster canaries?
A) Crest or coronet
B) Loud, shrill song
C) Red factor coloring
D) Very small size
  • 8. Which canary is known for its 'chopping' song?
A) American Singer
B) Spanish Timbrado
C) Waterslager
D) Roller
  • 9. What defines a Red Factor canary?
A) Specific song patterns
B) Unique body shape
C) Having red or orange plumage
D) Feather crests
  • 10. Which category does the Lizard canary belong to?
A) Color canary
B) American Singer
C) Song canary
D) Type canary
  • 11. What is the 'cap' in a Lizard canary?
A) A type of leg ring
B) A specific song note
C) The dark, evenly marked feathers on the head
D) The beak color
  • 12. Which canary breed resembles a miniature bowling pin?
A) Yorkshire
B) Belgian Bossu
C) Border
D) Lancashire
  • 13. The Waterslager canary is known for its song which includes sounds of?
A) Whistles
B) Trumpets
C) Water
D) Bells
  • 14. What is 'feathering' in the context of canaries?
A) The type and arrangement of feathers
B) A type of cage lining
C) The act of preening feathers
D) A disease affecting feathers
  • 15. What is the 'old type' Norwich canary known for?
A) Its clear song
B) Its rounded shape and hood of feathers
C) Its red color
D) Its small size
  • 16. What is a 'broken cap' on a Lizard canary?
A) A cap that has fallen off
B) A cap with uneven markings or a spot on the head
C) A bird with an injured head
D) A specially designed feeding dish
  • 17. What color enhancing food is given to Red Factor canaries?
A) Spirulina
B) Canthaxanthin
C) Sunflower seeds
D) Lettuce
  • 18. The Yorkshire canary is known for its:
A) Small size
B) Red plumage
C) Roller song
D) Upright posture
  • 19. What is the purpose of 'ticking' on a canary?
A) To provide contrast in the bird's plumage
B) To protect against mites
C) To help with feather growth
D) To improve the bird's song
  • 20. Which breed is known for its large size and shaggy feathering?
A) Roller
B) Fife Fancy
C) Border
D) Lancashire
  • 21. What is 'buff' in canary color terms?
A) A cage accessory
B) A bright, vibrant color
C) A type of feather
D) A soft, muted color
  • 22. What is the term for the breeding season of canaries?
A) Flying season
B) Singing season
C) Molting season
D) Nesting season
  • 23. What is a common problem for canaries, resulting in feather loss?
A) Mites
B) Excessive singing
C) Lack of sleep
D) Too much bathing
  • 24. Which canary is know for its gentle demeanor?
A) Yorkshire
B) Border
C) Gloster
D) Spanish Timbrado
  • 25. What is the role of iodine in a Canary's diet?
A) Song development
B) Bone strength
C) Thyroid health
D) Feather growth
  • 26. What is a hen canary?
A) A young canary
B) A female canary
C) A male canary
D) A specific breed of canary
  • 27. Which of these is a common cage size recommendation for a single canary?
A) 24" x 16" x 16"
B) 6" x 6" x 6"
C) 36" x 24" x 24"
D) 12" x 12" x 12"
  • 28. Why is grit important for canaries?
A) Improves singing
B) Prevents mites
C) Aids in digestion
D) Strengthens beaks
  • 29. What is molting in canaries?
A) A mating dance
B) A sleep cycle
C) A type of singing
D) Shedding and replacing feathers
  • 30. Which of the following is NOT a common Canary color?
A) Indigo
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) White
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