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Domestic canary
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Red factor

A variant of Domestic canary (Serinus canaria forma domestica)

Red factor

Representative Domestic canaryphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A color canary developed by hybridizing with the red siskin to introduce red pigment, ranging from orange to deep red. A 'color-bred' canary judged on richness of color.

Keeper tips for this variant

Red is not made by the bird alone — color-feed (carotenoids such as canthaxanthin or natural sources) during the molt or the red fades to dull orange; feed only while feathers are growing.

This page covers the Red factor variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Domestic canary

Other Canaries variants

YellowGlosterBorderRoller (Harz Roller)American SingerYorkshire