Feathered singers in many colors. When it comes to canaries, choosing between birds of quite different types is not easy: The Harzer Edelroller offers excellent singing quality at a moderate volume, while the songs of other singing breeds differ significantly from those of the Roller. Color breeds showcase their beautifully patterned plumage: green, yellow and spotted, red, orange, brown, slate, white, and numerous combinations and shades of these colors. Finally, there are the shape and posture canaries, often with a tradition spanning centuries in human care. Some sport jaunty crests or intricately curled feathers. Almost all of them are portrayed in this book with color photographs. Detailed information is provided on daily care, nutrition, taming, disease prevention, and breeding, along with interesting facts about the history of the canary.