Observations in the Family: Fringillidae

English Name: Canaries, Buntings or Finches or Kanaries, Streepkoppies, Ens.

Yellow Canary (Crithagra flaviventris)

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By: Ryan Daniels
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Koeberg Nature Reserve
Observed on: 18th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Golden all over...

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By: Brian KD2
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Location: Kruger, Mopani Region
Observed on: 8th July 2009
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Canary

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By: Nikola SchusterNikola Schuster's reputation in BirdsNikola Schuster's reputation in BirdsNikola Schuster's reputation in Birds
Location: Wedderwill
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

The Bathing Beauties of Badlangsiepadfontein | Wet-throated canary

The Bathing Beauties of Badlangsiepadfontein | Wet-throated canary
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 28th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Protea Seedeater

Crithagra leucoptera
By: Gigi
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Location: Mountain Mist, Aurora
Observed on: 25th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
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Protea Seedeater sending seeds flying

Crithagra leucoptera
By: Gigi
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Location: Mountain Mist, Aurora
Observed on: 25th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Protea Seedeater

Protea Seedeater
By: Gigi
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Location: Mountain Mist, Aurora
Observed on: 25th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 7
Description: Very heavy bill. Blackish chin.

Yellow Canary

Yellow Canary
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Location: Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Observed on: 4th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th May 2013
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Canary in silouette

Canary in silouette
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Mule track from Driehoek to Gabriels Pass Cedarberg
Observed on: 27th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th May 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 5
Comments: 6

Canary

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Location: Tankwa Karoo NP
Observed on: 14th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th May 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 4

Cape Canary

Cape Canary
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Dragonstones Drakenstein
Observed on: 12th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Bunting

Bunting
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Mushroom Rock trail
Observed on: 6th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Cape Bunting_De Mond

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in Birds
Location: De Mond Nature Reserve
Observed on: 4th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 2
Description: small bird around the same size as a Cape Sparrow. Distinctive stripes on the head.

WSNBG canary

I7D_2553
By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in Birds
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 7th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th May 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

Brimstone Canary

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Location: R342, Kirkwood
Observed on: 22nd April 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 3

Cape siskin - Montagu WCape

Cape siskin - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Joubert Park, Montagu Mountain Reserve, WCape
Observed on: 30th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Cape Siskin

Cape Siskin 1.1
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Location: Waboomsberg, innie Swartberge
Observed on: 12th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 8th April 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

April ID Challenge - Montagu WCape

April ID Challenge - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Observed on: 31st March 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th April 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Greater Honeyguide

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By: Brian KD2
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Location: Lowveld National Botanical Garden, Nelspruit
Observed on: 7th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 4th April 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Cape bunting

Cape bunting
By: Andrew Deacon
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Location: Kraalkop R500, Fochville
Observed on: 20th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st April 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

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By: Etwin Aslander
Location: 0A, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 26th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th March 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 1

The Bathing Beauties of Badlangsiepadfontein | Portrait of a Sweetiepie

The Bathing Beauties of Badlangsiepadfontein | Portrait of a Sweetiepie
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 11th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st March 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 4
Description: The seedeater exception - buntings will bathe without the need for an insectivorous leader.

Larks

Lark Like Bunting
By: Maphisa David
Location: Scheuklip 2Maj-Venus 400Kv
Observed on: 20th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th March 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: first record here in five years. occurred in small flocks throughout the day in different area sometimes mixing with a much commoner Red-capped Lark flocks

yellow canary

yellow canary
By: Eukene Rueda
Location: R27, West Coast National Park
Observed on: 16th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 18th March 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

white-throated canary?

white-throated canary
By: Eukene Rueda
Location: R27, West Coast National Park
Observed on: 16th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 18th March 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

canary

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Birds
Location: suikerbosrand
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th March 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

canary, yellow-fronted

canary, yellow-fronted
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Marion Ave, Scottburgh
Observed on: 7th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 12th March 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

bunting, golden-breasted

bunting, golden-breasted
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Dithabaneng Dam Rd, Pilanesberg National Park
Observed on: 12th July 2011
Added to iSpot: 12th March 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Streaky-headed Seedeater

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Location: Park St Greyton
Observed on: 10th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th March 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Bunting

Emberiza-capensis2
By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Birds
Location: suikerbosrand
Observed on: 7th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th March 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Yellow Canary

Yellow Canary
By: Dennis Laidler
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Location: De Mond Nature Reserve
Observed on: 2nd March 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th March 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Streakyheads - Montagu WCape

Streakyheads - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 1st March 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd March 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

WSNBG Bird

I7D_7251
By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in Birds
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 28th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th February 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

LBJ

LBJ
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Blouberg Hill at WWII Radar Station
Observed on: 1st December 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th February 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

LBJ

LBJ
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Blouberg Hill at WWII Radar Station
Observed on: 1st December 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th February 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Bloubergstrand se kanarie

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By: Brian KD2
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Location: Blouberg, Cape Town
Observed on: 24th February 2011
Added to iSpot: 27th February 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Cape Canary

Canary cape
By: aleferink
City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch
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Location: False Bay Nature Reserve, Section Rondevlei
Observed on: 4th November 2009
Added to iSpot: 23rd February 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Cape Canary with a Common waxbill

Forest Canary

Forest Canary
By: Michael McSweeney
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Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 17th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st February 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Cape Bunting

Cape Bunting
By: Dagmar Gleiss
Mountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: Cape Point, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 3rd February 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th February 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 6

Common Chaffinch

Rondevlei 008
By: Michael McSweeney
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Location: Tokai Forest
Observed on: 8th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th February 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Cape Siskin

Crithagra totta female
By: Gigi
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Location: Cape Point Nature Reserve
Observed on: 10th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th February 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Cape Siskins

Crithagra totta female
By: Gigi
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Location: Cape Point
Observed on: 10th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th February 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

My chatty companion - Montagu WCape

My chatty companion - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 15th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st January 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Handsome canary - Montagu WCape

Handsome canary - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 15th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st January 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Yay I have my Gigi-cam! As you can see I've now got zoom but still finding focus a bit of a challenge!

Cape Siskin

Cape Siskin
By: Brian KD2
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Location: Montagu Pass, George
Observed on: 7th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th January 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Whitethroated canary - Montagu WCape

Whitethroated canary - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 5th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

dead Cape Canary

dead Cape Canary
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Dreyersdal
Observed on: 1st September 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th December 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Just found dead in the garden. Cause unknown: no external physical injuries.

Slightly soggy Lark-like Bunting

Emberiza impetuani subsp. sloggetti
By: Gigi
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Location: West Coast National Park
Observed on: 23rd December 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd December 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Cape Siskin

Cape Siskin
By: Brian KD2
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Location: Rooiberg Nature Reserve, WC
Observed on: 29th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd December 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Lark-like Bunting

Emberiza impetuani subsp. sloggetti
By: Gigi
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Location: West Coast National Park
Observed on: 23rd December 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd December 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

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