The Norwich Canary.
Size, Shape, and History Of This Unique Canary Bird.
The Norwich Canary was brought to Norwich, England by Flemish refugees
over 300 years ago where the canary became very popular and eventually
took on the name of the town.
The Norwich canaries were smaller back then...a little over 5 inches
long and skinny-ish---Is "skinny-ish" a word?
The large Lancashire Coppy Canary was bred to the Norwich in
the late 1800's increasing the size of the Norwich.
Also, about this time
color-feeding was introduced, further changing the appearance of
the Norwich Canary.
In 1890 a group of 400 breeders and enthusiasts got together in Norwich and
decided on a new standard of type and quality regarding the Norwich.
While color at one time was considered an important attribute, it has NOW been
forgotten and ignored and the canary's
Type has taken the
lead in importance.
The Norwich is one of my favorites...the way the head
feathers BULK UP around the eyes gives these canaries a very unique look.
If you're a breeder or enthusiast of the Norwich we would all love to hear your comments or story and see your photos. You can add your contibution at the bottom of the page.
Crested Norwich
Norwich Plainhead
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For more on the Norwich Canaries visit the
The Norwich Club.
Find a breeder of the Norwich Canary...click here.
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