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