Canary

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/canary

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Canary?Approximately 12.5 cm (5 inches) in length
2. What is the scientific name?Serinus canaria domestica
3. What is the native habitat?Macaronesian islands: Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores
4. Where do wild canaries live?Wild canaries live on the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores in the North Atlantic Ocean. They live in forests, scrublands, and farms.
5. Why are canaries called "canary in a coal mine"?Miners used canaries in coal mines because they can feel dangerous gases quickly. If a canary got sick or died, it warned miners to leave.

Macaronesia: A biogeographical region comprising islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, including the Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands.
Bio-indicator: An organism used to assess the health of an environment or ecosystem due to its sensitivity to changes.
Passerine: A bird belonging to the order Passeriformes, characterized by having three toes pointing forward and one backward, adapted for perching.