Protea Canary

Crithagra leucopteraNear threatened

The protea canary (Crithagra leucoptera), also known as the protea seedeater, white-winged seedeater or Layard’s seedeater, is a small passerine bird in the finch family.

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Showing stays that recordProtea Canary10+ stays list it on site or nearby

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When to visit

Recorded year-round

Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.

Best monthsAny month

Records115 records

Curve from 115 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Where you'll find it

Western Cape

Provinces where Protea Canary is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

Western Cape

97%

115 records, iNaturalist

Places to stay

10+ results in South Africa

Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve

Montagu

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 59 birds recorded · Bontebok, Gemsbok · Guided walk, Hiking

Supports Cape Leopard Trust

From R 350 per night

Cederberg - Kliphuis

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 180 per night

Gamkaberg Campsite

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Protea Canary recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 230 per night

Algeria Cottages

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,990 per night

Stable Rooms

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Protea Canary recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 320 per night

Ou Kraal

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Protea Canary recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,600 per night

Xami Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Protea Canary recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,520 per night

Fossil Ridge Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Protea Canary recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,320 per night

Sweetthorn Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Protea Canary recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,320 per night

Tierkloof Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Protea Canary recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,320 per night

Rietdak Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,580 per night

Waenhuis Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 960 per night

Garskraal Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 2,310 per night

Uitkyk Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,510 per night

Peerboom

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,490 per night

Sas se Werf

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,490 per night

Prik se Werf

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,490 per night

The Whale Trail (De Hoop)

De Hoop Nature Reserve

Protea Canary recorded here · Fynbos biome · 185 birds recorded · Bontebok, Southern right whale · Whale watching, Cycling

From R 6,460 per night

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Babylonstoren

Klapmuts, Simondium

12 birds recorded · Angulate tortoise, Wild olive · Spa, Vineyards

Price on request

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Limpopo

Savanna biome · 27 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard · Guided walk, Game drives

Price on request

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe

Savanna biome · 285 birds recorded · African wild dog, Spotted hyena · Game drives

Price on request

Thonga Beach Lodge

Manguzi

Forest biome · 60 birds recorded · Humpback whale, Southern right whale · Canoeing, Snorkelling

Price on request

La Clé Lodge & Villas

Franschhoek

Fynbos biome · Cycling

Price on request

Coot Club

Stanford

Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 8 birds recorded · White milkwood, Southern right whale · Whale watching, Canoeing

Price on request

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When and where to find the Protea Canary

Best hours of the day

The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.

IUCN Red List

Near Threatened

Species

Crithagra leucoptera

Records

115

iNaturalist observations

Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.

Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the Protea Canary on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Where can you see the Protea Canary in South Africa?

The Protea Canary is most recorded in Western Cape (97% of records), based on 115 iNaturalist observations. 18 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Protea Canary on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Protea Canary?

The Protea Canary is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.

What is the conservation status of the Protea Canary?

The Protea Canary (Crithagra leucoptera) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

What is the Protea Canary?

The protea canary (Crithagra leucoptera), also known as the protea seedeater, white-winged seedeater or Layard’s seedeater, is a small passerine bird in the finch family.