KinStation
Sign inSign up
Domestic canary
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Roller (Harz Roller)

A variant of Domestic canary (Serinus canaria forma domestica)

Roller (Harz Roller)

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

A song canary bred in Germany for a soft, rolling, closed-beak song delivered in 'tours.' Judged entirely by ear, not by looks.

Keeper tips for this variant

Song is learned, so house young cocks within earshot of a proven 'schoolmaster' roller and keep them apart from harsh-singing breeds (like timbrados) so they don't pick up faulty tours.

This page covers the Roller (Harz Roller) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Domestic canary

Other Canaries variants

YellowRed factorGlosterBorderAmerican SingerYorkshire