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canary bird::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | canary |
| Type of | finch |
| Has types | common canary, serinus canaria |
Examples of canary bird
canary bird
If I were planting a cockspur coral tree, I would definitely plant some canary bird bushes in the vicinity.
From the dailynews.com
He had quite a fund of canary-bird anecdotes, and the pert ways of birds that picked up worms for a living afforded him infinite amusement.
From the theatlantic.com
A canary-yellow bird with a handsome chestnut head and sweet song, it's a relatively new nester along the coast.
From the kentucky.com
The common parrot, and the most common bird, is the canary-winged parakeet.
From the scientistatwork.blogs.nytimes.com
Such a momentous announcement as mine should not be tweeted like a canary commenting on a bird feeder.
From the post-gazette.com
If a bird shows any weakness in the wild, especially a flock bird like a canary, they are big targets for predators.
From the stltoday.com
The government recognize that the environment is under stress, and that bird populations are, almost literally, the canary in the coal mine.
From the guardian.co.uk
Word is that Neil's favourite bird song of late has been that of the canary, and he's certainly twitching now.
From the independent.co.uk
The leaves looked like the fluttering canary feathers in Sylvester and Tweety cartoons after the cat has gobbled a bird.
From the time.com
