how long do canaries live
1 Canaries can live up to 10 years. 2  Males canaries sing better than females, although the canary may not sing as much during a molt. 3  They do not require a great deal of attention and are suitable for beginning pet bird owners.4  Canaries are not social birds so will a single pet canary will be happy. The wild canary is greenish yellow over most of their body with yellow underparts. 2  The domestic canary comes in an array of bright colors including orange, red, and yellow. 3  Canaries can live up to 10 years.