Yellow-fronted canary a small finch, about 11–13 cm long. The male is characterized by its bright yellow underside, rump and eyebrow line, while the upperside is gray-green with dark lines. The female is somewhat duller in color. The species is known for its melodic and rapid song, which has made it popular as a cage bird. It is mainly a seed eater (especially millet and sorghum) but also eats insects and small invertebrates. It thrives in open woodlands, savannas, farmlands and gardens, often near water. The species occurs naturally in sub-Saharan Africa but has been introduced to islands such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Mauritius and Réunion.