Aviary

Yorkshire

Originating from the English County with the same name, the Yorkshire is a large canary, with erect stature, the main characteristic is the head-body-tail in a single line.

In England in the the middle of the 19th Century there was a canary with this name whose characteristics were completely changed during the following years, in an attempt by the English breeders to improve the breed.We could say the the modern Yorkshire (whose standard was registered in 1968) is the descendent of breeds such as [Grande Olandese], Lancashire, Bossu and the Norwich, which were all bred in England during and contributed to the size, the long limbs and the plumage.

Other characteristics of the Yorkshire include a big and full head that gives the impression of being 'stuck' directly in the broad shoulders developing above a large and rounded chest; all of the upper part of the body looks like a single block. The plumage (of any colour) constitutes short feathers, highlighting the bodyline. The tail is slightly raised with respect to the body; the wings are long.The Yorkshire's erect stature are making it ideal for shows of form and standing.

During the last world championships Yorkshire birds from Italian breeders have received various prizes.