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Canary

The Atlantic canary (Serinus canaria), commonly known as the canary, is a small passerine songbird in the finch family Fringillidae, native to the Macaronesian archipelagos comprising the Canary Islands, Azores, and Madeira in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.^[1]^[2] In its wild form, it measures approximately 12.5 centimeters in length, weighs 15-20 grams, and inhabits semi-open habitats including subtropical and tropical dry forests, shrublands, and human-modified areas like gardens and farmlands, where it feeds primarily on seeds and insects.^[1]^[3] Domestication of the canary began in Europe following its introduction from the Canary Islands by Spanish sailors in the 16th century, leading to widespread captive breeding that produced over 200 distinct varieties categorized by song quality (e.g., Harz roller), plumage color (e.g., red factor through hybridization with siskins), and physical conformation (e.g., crested or frilled types).^[4]^[5] These selective breeding efforts, centered initially in Italy and Germany, transformed the originally dull greenish-yellow wild bird into vibrant yellow, orange, and red forms prized for ornamental and performative value in households across Europe and later globally.^[4]^[6] A defining practical application emerged in the late 19th century when domesticated canaries were deployed in coal mines—first systematically after a 1896 Welsh mine disaster—as biological sentinels for carbon monoxide and other toxic gases, leveraging the birds' rapid breathing and high metabolic sensitivity to exhibit distress or death before human workers were affected.^[7]^[8] This practice, mandated by British law in 1911 for larger mines, persisted until electronic detectors supplanted it in the mid-20th century, originating the phrase "canary in a coal mine" as a metaphor for early indicators of impending hazard.^[9]^[10] The wild Atlantic canary population remains stable at an estimated 3-5 million mature individuals, classified as Least Concern due to its adaptability and lack of significant threats, though introduced populations exist in places like Hawaii.^[2]

Animals

Birds

The domestic canary (Serinus canaria domestica) is a selectively bred form of the wild island canary (Serinus canaria), a small finch-family passerine endemic to the Macaronesian islands including the Canary Islands, Azores, and Madeira.^[11] Measuring 10-13 cm in length and weighing 12-25 grams, it exhibits compact body proportions, a short conical beak adapted for seed-cracking, and in the standard variety, vivid yellow plumage resulting from carotenoid pigmentation enhanced through centuries of artificial selection, unlike the streaked greenish-yellow of wild ancestors. Males produce elaborate, trilled songs via the syrinx—a bifurcated vocal organ at the trachea's base—allowing independent control of bronchial membranes for harmonic complexity and pitch variation, a trait amplified in bred strains for auditory display during breeding seasons.^[12] ^[13] Spanish sailors transported wild canaries from the Canary Islands to Europe around 1500, with systematic captive breeding emerging in Italy and Spain by the mid-16th century to emphasize song quality and plumage uniformity.^[14] Selective pressures yielded specialized types, such as the Spanish Timbrado for warbling mimicry and the German Roller for rolled tones, alongside color-fed varieties requiring lycopene supplementation to maintain pigmentation.^[15] Red-factor strains, developed in the early 1900s through hybridization with the red siskin (Spinus cucullatus), incorporate ketocarotenoid genetics for orange-to-red hues, though expression demands ongoing dietary carotenoids like paprika extracts, as endogenous synthesis is absent in canaries.^[16] ^[17] From the late 19th century until the 1980s, canaries served as physiological sentinels in British and European coal mines, detecting carbon monoxide via heightened respiratory demands—up to 20 times more sensitive than humans due to elevated oxygen needs for flight and metabolism, manifesting as agitation or collapse at 0.0004-0.0006% concentrations versus human lethality thresholds of 0.04%.^[18] ^[19] This empirical utility stemmed from their small size and rapid hemoglobin binding to CO, prompting evacuation before miner exposure reached hazardous levels, supplanted by electronic detectors post-1986 in the UK.^[20]

Fish and other species

The canary rockfish (Sebastes pinniger), a member of the Scorpaenidae family, inhabits rocky reefs, pinnacles, and kelp forests along the northeastern Pacific coast from the western Gulf of Alaska (south of Shelikof Strait) to Punta Colnett, Baja California, Mexico.^[21] ^[22] Juveniles occupy shallower waters with complex structures, while adults prefer depths of 50 to 250 meters (up to 425 meters), schooling in midwater or near the bottom.^[21] ^[23] The species exhibits bright yellow to orange hues with three reddish stripes on the head, reaching maximum lengths of 76 cm and weights of 4.5 kg, with longevity up to 84 years and internal fertilization via live birth of 200,000 to 2.5 million larvae per female.^[21] ^[24] Ecologically, it preys on zooplankton, small fishes, squid, and crustaceans, contributing to mid-trophic level dynamics in its habitat.^[21] Commercial fisheries targeted canary rockfish from the early 1880s off California and Washington, with catches escalating after the 1940s, leading to biomass declines; by 1999, spawning stock biomass was estimated at 6-23% of unfished levels due to overfishing, bycatch, and slow maturation (reaching maturity at 7-10 years).^[21] ^[25] ^[26] Population surveys in Canadian waters indicated 78% abundance declines in reliable indices from the 1990s to 2000s, prompting endangered listings and rebuilding plans under U.S. and Canadian management, with current total abundance exceeding 1 million individuals but ongoing vulnerability to exploitation.^[27] ^[28] ^[29] The canary wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus), from the Labridae family, occurs on rubble slopes and reef edges in the central Indo-Pacific, at depths of 15-60 meters, where it forages on crustaceans, worms, and small invertebrates.^[30] ^[31] Adults display a bright yellow body with orange-yellow head markings and reach 14 cm in length, transitioning from patterned juveniles to uniform adults; it serves as a reef cleaner in aquaria but faces collection pressures.^[30] ^[32] The related canarytop wrasse (Halichoeres leucoxanthus) inhabits similar Indo-Pacific reefs, distinguished by its yellow dorsum and white ventral areas, growing to 12 cm and feeding on benthic invertebrates.^[33] These wrasses, like the rockfish, derive their names from vivid yellow pigmentation rather than phylogenetic affinity, emphasizing color-based vernacular taxonomy over shared evolutionary traits.^[30] ^[33]

Places

Canary Islands

The Canary Islands form a volcanic archipelago of seven main islands—Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro—plus six smaller islets, situated about 100 kilometers off northwestern Africa's coast in the Atlantic Ocean. Geologically, they originated from the Canary hotspot, a mantle plume beneath the oceanic crust that generated basaltic shield volcanoes through hotspot magmatism, with island ages progressing younger westward from over 20 million years for the easternmost to under 1 million for western ones like El Hierro.^[34]^[35] This volcanic activity has produced diverse terrains, including active volcanoes like Teide on Tenerife, Europe's highest peak at 3,718 meters, and frequent eruptions, such as the 2021 Cumbre Vieja event on La Palma that displaced thousands.^[36] The archipelago's name derives from the Latin Canariae Insulae, meaning "Islands of Dogs," attributed to reports by ancient explorers like King Juba II of Mauretania (circa 25 BCE) of large dogs (canes) or possibly monk seals on Gran Canaria, as noted by Pliny the Elder.^[37]^[38] The wild Atlantic canary (Serinus canaria), a small finch endemic to the islands (and nearby Macaronesian archipelagos like Madeira and the Azores), served as the progenitor for domesticated canary birds selectively bred for song and color since the 16th century; the bird's common name thus stems from the islands, not vice versa.^[39] These islands qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, with high endemism in flora and fauna—over 40% of vascular plants are unique—driven by isolation, varied altitudes, and microclimates fostering laurel forests and dry woodlands, though threatened by invasive species and habitat loss.^[40] Inhabited since prehistoric times by the Guanches, indigenous Berbers likely arriving via North African migrations around 1000 BCE, the islands saw European contact intensify with the Spanish conquest starting in 1402 under Jean de Béthencourt on Lanzarote, culminating in 1496 after fierce resistance on Tenerife led by leaders like Bentor.^[41] This colonization decimated Guanche populations through warfare, enslavement, and disease, integrating survivors via intermarriage into a mestizo society. Economically, early reliance on guano extraction and cochineal dye shifted post-20th century to tourism, which generated €22 billion in 2024 and comprised roughly 35% of GDP, employing nearly 40% of the workforce amid debates over over-tourism straining resources like water.^[42] As Spain's autonomous community and EU outermost region, the islands exhibit fiscal disparities—relying on central transfers for 70% of public spending—fueling marginal independence movements like the MPAIAC (founded 1964), though polls show under 20% support, tied more to economic inequities and migration pressures from Africa than ethnic separatism.^[43]^[44]

Other locations

Canary Wharf, a commercial district on the Isle of Dogs in East London, originated as a 19th-century import point for produce from the Canary Islands, with warehouses handling fruits such as bananas and tomatoes; the name solidified around 1937 when a specific wharf was leased to a fruit importer.^[45]^[46] The site's decline paralleled the Port of London's contraction after the 1960s shift to containerized shipping, yielding unemployment peaks of 24% by the early 1980s and derelict infrastructure.^[47] State intervention via the London Docklands Development Corporation spurred redevelopment from the mid-1980s, with private investment from the Canary Wharf Group erecting skyscrapers like One Canada Square, whose foundations were laid in 1988 and topped out in 1990.^[48] This economic pivot, driven by demand for back-office financial space amid City of London constraints, yielded 14 million square feet of office and retail space by the 2010s, sustaining over 120,000 jobs as the UK's largest contiguous employment zone outside central London.^[49]^[50] Smaller U.S. locales named Canary include a rural community in Polk County, Texas, founded by Louisiana migrants in the 1840s amid post-independence settlement waves; it supported a post office from 1899 to 1905 before fading into obscurity.^[51]

People

Notable individuals

Martha Jane Canary (May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903), better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and performer whose life involved scouting, teamster work, and Wild West shows, though many of her self-reported exploits in her 1896 autobiography were exaggerated or unverified.^[52] Born in Princeton, Missouri, she traveled west with her family during the 1860s gold rush era, living in Montana and associating with figures like Wild Bill Hickok in Deadwood, South Dakota, where she performed in Buffalo Bill Cody's shows and worked odd jobs including as a prostitute and nurse during smallpox outbreaks.^[52] Her nickname "Calamity" originated from tales of personal misfortunes or dramatic paramour incidents, but primary records confirm her proficiency with firearms and horsemanship rather than confirmed military scouting roles.^[53] David Hoyt Canary (August 25, 1938 – November 16, 2015) was an American actor whose career spanned stage, film, and television, most prominently portraying ranch hand Candy Canaday on the NBC Western series Bonanza from 1967 to 1973 and dual roles as wealthy industrialist Adam Chandler and his twin brother Stuart on the ABC soap opera All My Children from 1983 to 2009 and 2013, appearing in nearly 800 episodes.^[54]^[55] Born in Elwood, Indiana, and raised in Massillon, Ohio, where he excelled in high school football, Canary debuted on Broadway in 1962 before transitioning to television, earning five Daytime Emmy nominations for his soap work and appearing in films like Hombre (1967).^[54]^[56] His performances contributed to the longevity of long-running series, with All My Children sustaining high viewership through character-driven plots centered on his portrayals.^[55]

Idioms and cultural references

Metaphors and slang

The idiom "canary in a coal mine" originated from the practical use of canaries in British and European coal mines starting in the late 19th century, where the birds served as sentinels for toxic gases such as carbon monoxide due to their small size, rapid respiration rate of up to 30 breaths per minute, and elevated metabolic demands, which caused them to exhibit distress—such as ceasing to sing or collapsing—at gas concentrations approximately 0.00004% lower than the threshold lethal to humans.^[57]^[58] This early detection provided miners with a critical window for evacuation, saving numerous lives before electronic alternatives became viable, though the method's efficacy relied on direct observation rather than precise quantification.^[18] By the 1980s, advancements in sensor technology rendered canaries obsolete, with British legislation mandating their replacement with electronic carbon monoxide detectors on December 30, 1986, prioritizing consistent, quantifiable readings over biological variability.^[59]^[60] The metaphor has since extended beyond mining to denote any sensitive indicator of impending systemic risk, grounded in the causal mechanism of heightened vulnerability rather than sentimentality, though popular accounts often overlook that canaries were sometimes revived via oxygen devices rather than left to perish, underscoring the procedure's data-driven pragmatism over dramatized sacrifice.^[18] In American slang, "singing like a canary" describes an informant divulging secrets, drawing from the domestic canary's (Serinus canaria domestica) voluble vocalizations to analogize loquacious betrayal, with the phrase gaining traction in the 1940s amid organized crime prosecutions where witnesses provided detailed testimonies against figures like Mafia bosses.^[61] This usage reflects observational realism—the bird's innate propensity for prolonged, informative "alerts" mirroring coerced confessions—rather than contrived symbolism, and persists in legal contexts to denote cooperative defendants without implying endorsement of such behavior.^[62]

Arts and entertainment

Black Canary, a DC Comics superheroine originally created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino, first appeared in Flash Comics #86 in August 1947 as Dinah Drake, a florist-turned-vigilante with martial arts proficiency and a later-developed supersonic "Canary Cry" ability that emits destructive sonic waves.^[63]^[64] Her character evolved post-Crisis on Infinite Earths in 1985 to distinguish her as Dinah Laurel Lance, daughter of the original, emphasizing street-level fighting realism grounded in judo, boxing, and escrima techniques trained under mentors like Wildcat, while maintaining partnerships with Green Arrow across over 70 years of publications and adaptations in animated series like Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006).^[63] Despite enduring popularity in team books such as Birds of Prey (debuting 1999, with 150+ issues by 2016), critics have noted overuse of her as a trope for vocal empowerment in ensemble narratives, potentially diluting individual arcs amid crossover events.^[64] In literature, The Canary Trainer: From the Memoirs of John H. Watson, M.D. (1993) by Nicholas Meyer serves as a Sherlock Holmes pastiche, framing Holmes' undisclosed Paris exile amid the 1891 phantom of the Paris Opera, where a canary trainer's violinist role intersects with espionage and Irene Adler's influence, drawing on Leroux's Phantom for atmospheric tension without resolving canon ambiguities.^[65] Meyer's work, published by W.W. Norton, sold steadily in Holmes enthusiast circles but faced mixed reception for chronological liberties, with some praising its emotional depth on Holmes' isolation while others critiqued deviations from Doyle's timeline.^[66] Film adaptations titled Canary include the 2024 action-thriller Canary Black, directed by Pierre Morel and starring Kate Beckinsale as CIA operative Avery Graves blackmailed into betrayal, which premiered on Prime Video with a reported 5.4/10 IMDb user rating from initial viewings, reflecting polarized views on its formulaic plot versus action execution.^[67] Earlier, the 2023 documentary Canary chronicles glaciologist Lonnie Thompson's ice-core research, earning an 8.5/10 IMDb score and awards like Best Environmental Film at the 2023 Nordic Adventure Film Festival for its visuals of Andean expeditions, though its metaphorical "canary" warning on climate lacks quantitative reception metrics beyond festival nods.^[68]^[69] In music and performance traditions, "canary" historically denoted female vocalists in 1920s–1930s vaudeville and cabaret, evoking the bird's trill in acts like those popularized by singers in Paul Whiteman orchestras, where hits such as Bing Crosby's 1931 "Rockin' Chair" featured "band canaries" for melodic hooks, contributing to the era's shift toward crooner intimacy over ragtime ensembles.^[70] This slang persisted in cultural depictions, underscoring vocal agility's role in entertainment evolution, though modern usages lean toward literal bird-training audio rather than composed works.^[70]

Technology and industry

Security and monitoring systems

The Canary security system, developed by the New York-based startup founded in 2012, introduced its flagship all-in-one indoor camera in 2015 following a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign launched in 2014 that raised over $1.5 million.^[71] This device featured 1080p HD video streaming, a 147-degree wide-angle lens, night vision via 12 infrared LEDs, motion and sound detection using passive infrared (PIR) sensors, a built-in microphone and speaker for two-way audio, temperature and air quality monitoring, and a 90+ dB siren for deterrence.^[72] Video footage was stored in the cloud with options for local archiving via microSD card, and the system integrated with iOS and Android apps for remote access, geofencing-based arming, and notifications.^[73] In 2016, Canary expanded to outdoor monitoring with the wire-free Flex model, priced at $199, which supported both battery and plugged-in operation for indoor/outdoor use and maintained similar core specs including weatherproofing (IP65 rating), PIR motion detection, and HD video.^[74] The Flex's rechargeable lithium-ion battery provided 2-3 months of runtime under normal conditions—defined as 10-15 motion events per day with occasional live views—though heavy usage reduced this to weeks, and it required recharging via micro-USB without interrupting monitoring if plugged in.^[75] Both models supported IoT connectivity via Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and offered person/pet/vehicle detection through app-based AI analysis, with cloud storage tiers starting at 10-second clips for free users and extending to continuous recording for subscribers.^[76] Market reception was strong initially, with the company claiming first-year sales in 2015 exceeded those of Fitbit, GoPro, and Dropcam combined, bolstered by $30 million in Series B funding that year.^[77] ^[78] However, empirical user data highlighted reliability issues, such as inconsistent motion detection sensitivity and shorter-than-advertised battery life in variable weather for the Flex, contributing to mixed reviews averaging 3.5-4 stars across platforms.^[79] The company pivoted toward software enhancements post-2018 acquisition by Smartfrog Group, emphasizing subscription-based features over hardware innovation.^[80] Privacy risks arose from the devices' always-on microphones and cameras, which continuously listened for triggers and streamed video to the cloud, raising concerns over data breaches or unauthorized access despite end-to-end encryption claims; no major Canary-specific hacks were reported, but general smart camera vulnerabilities underscored these issues.^[81] Balanced against this, studies on similar surveillance systems indicate crime deterrence benefits, with meta-analyses showing visible cameras reducing property crimes by 24-52% in monitored areas through displacement effects and evidentiary value, though causal evidence for home-specific deployments like Canary remains anecdotal from user reports rather than controlled trials.^[82] Overall efficacy depended on user-configured settings, with PIR-based detection proving more battery-efficient than continuous video but prone to false positives from environmental factors like wind or animals.^[83]

Hospitality and AI applications

Canary Technologies, a San Francisco-based provider of AI-driven solutions for the hospitality industry, offers tools such as contactless check-in systems, dynamic pricing for revenue optimization, and automated guest messaging to streamline hotel operations.^[84] The platform integrates AI to handle guest interactions, reducing manual workloads and enabling data-driven decisions for property managers.^[85] In June 2025, the company secured $80 million in Series D funding, led by investors including Brighton Park Capital, to accelerate global expansion and enhance its AI capabilities for guest-facing technologies.^[86]^[87] This capital supports scaling features that digitize workflows, with early adopters reporting up to 82% automation of guest communications and fourfold increases in upsell conversions through AI-generated offers.^[84] Key recent advancements include the February 2025 launch of an end-to-end AI voice platform designed for hospitality, which deploys voicebots to triage guest inquiries via phone, automating responses and escalating complex issues to staff.^[88] This has yielded efficiency gains, such as reduced staff time on routine calls and lower operational costs from eliminated paper processes.^[89] In October 2025, Canary introduced the AI-powered Sales & Catering Payments Hub, which automates contract signing, invoicing, and payments for events, enabling sales teams to close deals faster while cutting processing expenses.^[90]^[91] These tools demonstrate empirical returns on investment through metrics like decreased no-show rates via pre-arrival confirmations and enhanced revenue from personalized upselling, as validated by client implementations.^[92] However, reliance on such systems introduces challenges related to data privacy compliance, particularly under regulations like GDPR and emerging AI-specific laws, requiring robust safeguards to mitigate risks of breaches or misuse in handling guest data.^[85]

Other uses

Canary Mission

Canary Mission is an anonymously operated pro-Israel advocacy organization founded in 2014 that maintains a website documenting individuals and organizations accused of promoting antisemitism, anti-Israel hatred, or support for groups like the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, primarily on North American college campuses.^[93] The site compiles public social media posts, videos, and statements attributed to targets, including students, professors, and activists, to highlight what it describes as expressions of hatred toward the United States, Israel, and Jews.^[94] By 2025, the database featured over 2,000 profiles, encompassing more than 1,500 students and nearly 900 faculty members as of mid-2024, with additions focusing on campus activism amid heightened tensions following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel.^[95]^[96] The organization's stated goal is to expose and deter such activities by making them publicly visible, arguing that transparency fosters accountability for actions that may violate campus conduct codes or contribute to antisemitic environments.^[93] Empirical patterns documented in profiles link BDS advocacy to spikes in campus antisemitic incidents; for instance, universities adopting BDS resolutions have reported marked increases in harassment and threats against Jewish students.^[97] Canary Mission's efforts have correlated with tangible consequences, including U.S. government actions: in 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained multiple foreign students profiled on the site for alleged visa violations tied to pro-Hamas sympathies, and the Department of Homeland Security investigated over 5,000 listed individuals as part of deportation probes under executive orders targeting non-citizen support for designated terrorist groups.^[98]^[99]^[100] Critics, including civil rights organizations and left-leaning outlets, have labeled Canary Mission's methods as doxxing and a form of McCarthyist blacklisting, claiming it conflates legitimate criticism of Israeli policies with antisemitism and endangers profiled individuals by publishing personal details.^[101]^[102] These accusations often emanate from sources sympathetic to BDS, which Canary Mission counters by sourcing profiles exclusively from verifiable public records of hate speech or terror endorsements rather than private information.^[103] While underreported in mainstream coverage, federal data from the Anti-Defamation League and FBI indicate a surge in campus antisemitic assaults—over 1,200 incidents in 2023-2024 alone—frequently involving BDS-aligned groups, underscoring the site's focus on empirically linked patterns over subjective political speech.^[104] This approach prioritizes public exposure of threats amid institutional reluctance to address them, as evidenced by stalled university responses to documented harassment.^[105]

Colors, wine, and historical terms

Canary yellow denotes a vivid, highly saturated shade of yellow, with approximate RGB values of (255, 239, 0), corresponding to the hex code #FFEF00.^[106]^[107] This hue derives its name from the bright yellow plumage of the canary bird (Serinus canaria), which inspired its designation as a distinct color in artistic and design contexts.^[108]^[109] In digital and graphic design, it serves as a bold accent color, evoking energy and visibility due to its high lightness and minimal blue component.^[110] Canary wine refers to a historic sweet, fortified white wine produced primarily on the Canary Islands from the 16th through the 19th centuries, utilizing grape varieties such as Malvasia and Listán Blanco.^[111] Exported widely to England and other European markets, it was prized for its rich, sherry-like profile—achieved through sun-drying grapes for concentration and fortification with alcohol—and often termed "canary sack" in period literature.^[112] Production peaked in the 17th and 18th centuries, with the islands' volcanic soils and mild climate contributing to its distinctive quality, comparable to Madeira wines from Portugal.^[113] Its prominence waned in the 19th century amid shifting trade patterns, competition from emerging fortified wines like port and sherry, and broader economic disruptions, though the islands' vineyards largely escaped the phylloxera epidemic that ravaged mainland Europe starting in the 1860s.^[114]^[113] The canary, or canario, emerged as a lively Renaissance dance form in European courts during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, characterized by rapid triple meter rhythms, energetic leaps, and improvisational elements.^[115] Originating from indigenous songs and dances of the Canary Islands, it gained popularity across France, Italy, and England, often performed in elaborate costumes evoking exotic or "savage" themes at royal gatherings.^[116] Notation appears in key treatises, such as Thoinot Arbeau's Orchésographie (1589), which describes its spirited steps and contrasts it with more measured court dances like the pavane.^[117] By the Baroque era, the canary influenced musical suites, appearing as a movement in works by composers like Johann Sebastian Bach, typically in binary form with hemiola rhythms.^[115]

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The islands are dominated by mafic rocks and comprise uplifted submarine volcanic, subaerial shield volcanoes, and the remains of giant lateral collapses.
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Geology of the Canary Islands - Historia Natural de la Macaronesia
From a geochemical perspective, the volcanic rocks of the Canaries belong to the alkaline igneous suite, which is formed by a sequence of rocks whose ...
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Which is the origin of the name Canary Islands? - Canarian Transfer
Canary Islands could mean “land of dogs”. This is one among the most relevant theories. Different studies tell about the king Juba II de Mauritania.
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Island Canary (Serinus canaria) - iNaturalist
The Island Canary, also called the wild canary, is a small bird native to the Canary Islands, Azores, and Madeira, with yellow-green color and brownish ...
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Diversity hotspots of the laurel forest on Tenerife, Canary Islands
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What you should know about Guanche history - Senda Ecoway
Oct 1, 2024 · The conquest of the Canary Islands began in 1402. in Lanzarote and ended 94 years later, in 1496, in Tenerife, when Alonso Fernández de Lugo, ...
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Canary Islands - CaixaBank Research
Jun 13, 2025 · ... tourism directly and indirectly contributed over 35% of the Canary Islands' GDP. Table of structural indicators. 1993. 2003. 2013. 2023. GDP per ...Missing: 2020s | Show results with:2020s
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Now independence is being raised in the Canary islands | The Herald
Aug 14, 2021 · The Canaries have not had an outright pro-independence movement for decades. Most islanders - and there are more than two million of them - say ...
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The peculiar tale of how London's Canary Wharf got its name - BBC
Sep 13, 2018 · Let to Fruit Lines Limited in 1937, it was named after the place of the fruits' origin, the Canary Islands, and what we now know as Canary Wharf ...
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Why is Canary Wharf called Canary Wharf? - Londonaire
May 14, 2023 · The name "Canary Wharf" came from trade with the Canary Islands, where ships unloaded bananas, potatoes, and tomatoes at berth No. 32. The name ...
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Canary Wharf: life in the shadow of the towers - The Guardian
Apr 8, 2018 · With 120,000 jobs, Canary Wharf claims to be the biggest single centre of employment in the UK. In the early 1980s, unemployment had risen to 24 ...
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Fascinating Facts about Canary Wharf & West India Quay
Sep 2, 2024 · In the 1980s, the government stepped in to help regenerate Canary Wharf. Before building work in the area, which was completed in 1991, the City ...Missing: employment | Show results with:employment
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20 Facts About Canary Wharf - Galliard Homes
Canary Wharf has 14m sq. ft. of retail and office space. 6. There are around 105,000 people employed at Canary Wharf, and this number is expected to double ...
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The History of Canary Wharf: From Docklands to Financial Hub
Today, Canary Wharf is home to over 120,000 workers and houses headquarters for major financial institutions, tech companies, and law firms. The district boasts ...
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Canary, TX - Texas State Historical Association
Dec 1, 1994 · Discover the history of Canary, a small community in Polk County, Texas, established by Louisiana settlers. Learn about its post office and ...Missing: USA | Show results with:USA
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Calamity Jane: Heroine of the West or Ordinary Woman?
Nov 8, 2014 · Canary also claimed as husbands, or her name was associated with, Clinton Burke and a man named Koenig or possibly King. Neither ...
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How did Martha Jane Canary acquire the nickname "Calamity?"
Jan 1, 2004 · How did Martha Jane Canary acquire the nickname Calamity? ... According to one tale, Martha Jane Canary's paramours, and there were many, were ...
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David Canary - Biography - IMDb
David Canary was born on August 25, 1938 in Elwood, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for All My Children (1970), One Life to Live (1968) and Hombre (1967).
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David Canary | Television Academy
David Canary was an actor best known for his dual roles on the ABC soap opera All My Children. In nearly 800 episodes from 1984 to 2013 he played twin brothers ...
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David Canary Home Page - OoCities
David Hoyt Canary was born in Elwood, Indiana, on August 25, 1938, to Hilary Augustus ("Hi") and Lorena Canary. The family moved to Massillon, Ohio, ...
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Canaries in the Coal Mine - Coal - Alberta's Energy Heritage
The combination of the bird's rapid breathing rate, small size and high metabolism made it highly responsive to dangerous gases, especially carbon monoxide.
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30 | 1986: Coal mine canaries made redundant - BBC ON THIS DAY
More than 200 canary birds are to be phased out of Britain's mining pits and replaced by hand-held gas detectors.
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Dec 31, 2019 · British legislation officially ordered miners to replace canaries with electronic carbon monoxide sensors on December 30, 1986, although miners ...
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7 Words for Snitches and Informants - Merriam-Webster
What's a better word for 'informant ... The humble flip is one of the newer additions to our stable of synonyms for squealing, singing like a canary, informing, ...
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Mar 11, 2016 · ... identity telegraphed one message to the many lawyers in county government: He or she must be singing like a canary. Upvote ·. 92. 92.What is the origin of the term 'Canary' and when was it first used in ...What is the origin of the expression sing for your supper? - QuoraMore results from www.quora.com
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Black Canary | Official DC Character
Dinah Lance, Black Canary, is a street fighter with martial arts skills and a "Canary Cry," a supersonic blast from her voice. She is a master of disguise.
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Black Canary (Dinah Laurel Lance) Reading Order
Oct 9, 2024 · Black Canary is an alias that has been used by two DC superheroines. Created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino, the original Black ...<|separator|>
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The Canary Trainer | Nicholas Meyer | W. W. Norton & Company
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The Canary Trainer | Nicholas Meyer
Nicholas Meyer, author, The Canary Trainer: From the Memoirs of John H. Watson, M.D., publication date: March 17, 1995. Available in hardcover and paperback ...
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Canary Black (2024) - IMDb
Rating 5.4/10 (13,102) Canary Black: Directed by Pierre Morel. With Kate Beckinsale, Rupert Friend, Ray Stevenson, Jaz Hutchins. It follows Avery Graves as she is blackmailed by ...
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Canary (2023) - IMDb
Rating 8.5/10 (78) CANARY is a captivating masterpiece chronicling the life and work of Dr. Lonnie Thompson, a luminary in climate science. The film blends stunning visuals and ...
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CANARY, the Movie - Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center
Canary, the Winner of Nordic Adventure Film Festival (NAFF) AWARDS 2023 for Best Environmental Film of the Year; Net Zero Speaks with Lonnie Thompson and ...<|separator|>
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Canary: The first smart home security device for everyone - Indiegogo
7-day returnsCanary is a single device that contains an HD video camera and multiple sensors that track everything from motion, temperature and air quality to vibration, ...
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Canary All-In-One Home Security Device Review - PCMag
In stock Rating 3.5 Mar 13, 2018 · The front has a glossy black panel that holds a 1080p camera with a 147-degree viewing angle, a 3X zoom, and 12 infrared LEDs that provide night ...
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Canary All-in-One Home Security Device Review - Jonathan Suh
Mar 25, 2015 · Canary is an all-in-one device with motion detection, video recording, temperature/air-quality sensors, a 1080p HD camera, and a siren.
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This 4G LTE security camera can survive a Wi-Fi outage - CNET
Sep 20, 2016 · Canary, the startup behind the Canary all-in-one security system, is back with a new product -- the $199/£159 Canary Flex.
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Canary Flex Battery Life: the Details to Know - Smart Home Solver
Mar 23, 2017 · On average, the Canary Flex battery life is two to three months of normal use. Canary calls the Canary Flex lithium ion battery an “extended-life rechargeable ...
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Canary home security cameras - All features at a glance
Canary cameras offer HD video, night vision, speaker, microphone, 90+ dB siren, 24/7 live watch, motion notification, person/pet/vehicle detection, and 60-day ...
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CES 2016: Canary CEO Adam Sager Interview - Business Insider
Jan 8, 2016 · Home security camera startup Canary says its first year sales were 'bigger than Fitbit, GoPro, and Dropcam's first year combined' ; Adam Sager ...Missing: history figures
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Canary Smart Home Security System Locks Down $30 Million In ...
Jun 1, 2015 · Canary, the smart home monitoring system, has just closed on $30 million in Series B funding led by Walden Riverwood Ventures.Missing: history figures
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Customer Reviews: Canary Flex Indoor/Outdoor HD Wi-Fi Wire-Free ...
Rating 3.9 (452) However, some users report issues with battery life, motion detection reliability, and night vision performance, along with occasional connectivity problems. A ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Canary - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding
Founded in 2012, the company was acquired by its peer Smartfrog in 2018. The two businesses were then merged into Smartfrog & Canary Holdings, headquartered in ...Missing: figures | Show results with:figures
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This review article explores the balance between security enhancement and privacy concerns in the context of modern surveillance technologies.Missing: Canary | Show results with:Canary
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The effect of CCTV on public safety: Research roundup
This review of literature on the effectiveness of surveillance cameras against crime includes a 2009 meta-analysis by Northeastern and the University of ...Missing: Canary | Show results with:Canary
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How does Canary Flex detect motion?
Your Canary Flex will only detect motion using its passive infrared (PIR) sensor. The PIR sensor is located on the front of the Flex in the middle of the LED ...
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Canary AI Solutions - Hospitality AI for Smart Hotel Operations
Improve Efficiency. 82%. Of guest messages managed automatically with AI ; Optimize Revenue. 4x. Increase in upsell conversions with AI-generated offers.Missing: triage | Show results with:triage
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Canary Technologies secures $80M to scale AI capabilities
Jun 12, 2025 · Hotel guest management technology company Canary Technologies has raised $80 million in Series D funding.
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Canary Technologies Raises $80M to Solidify Its Position as the ...
Jun 12, 2025 · New capital fuels Canary's global growth and reinforces Canary as the category leader in AI-powered guest-facing hotel technology.
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Canary Technologies raises $80M for hospitality AI | Hotel Dive
Jun 13, 2025 · Canary Technologies raised $80 million to fuel the global expansion of its hospitality-focused artificial intelligence tech, the San Francisco- ...
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Canary Technologies Unveils the First End-To-End AI Voice ...
Feb 5, 2025 · Leading hotel groups are already using Canary AI to improve efficiency, boost revenue and enhance the guest experience. To learn more about ...
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Canary Technologies Unveils the First End-To-End AI Voice ...
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Canary launches AI hub to expedite hotel sales and event contract ...
The platform automates sales and payment workflows for hotels, helps increase efficiency and reduce processing costs. October 22, 2025. Share.
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How AI Chatbots for Hotels are Transforming Guest Engagement
Apr 18, 2025 · Hotels using AI chatbots address the needs of guests more efficiently; Travelers will pay more for personalized, tech-powered hotel experiences ...Missing: triage efficiency
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About Us - Canary Mission
Canary Mission documents individuals and organizations that promote hatred of the USA, Israel and Jews on North American college campuses and beyond.Missing: date goals
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Canary Mission
Canary Mission documents people and groups that promote hatred of the USA, Israel and Jews on North American college campuses.Students · Our Mission · Professors · Professionals
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A Mysterious Group Says Its Mission Is to Expose Antisemitic Students
Apr 1, 2025 · The list of seven is just a tiny sampling of the more than 2,000 online dossiers Canary Mission has posted on its website, some dating back as ...Missing: profiles | Show results with:profiles
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What is Canary Mission? Website runs profiles amid Gaza protests
Jul 1, 2024 · Activists say the site unfairly portrays peaceful protests as hate speech. It added about 200 new student profiles during recent Gaza ...Missing: date | Show results with:date<|separator|>
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Norberto Lopez - Canary Mission
It has been noted that universities that pass BDS resolutions see a marked increase in anti-Semitic incidents on campus. On one campus, when the student ...
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Uncovering Foreign Nationals - Canary Mission
Mar 24, 2025 · The order calls both for the removal of foreigners who violate US laws and the deportation of sympathizers of Hamas, including the revocation of student visas ...
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Immigration Officials Used Shadowy Pro-Israel Group to Target ...
Jul 9, 2025 · The admission by Peter Hatch, the assistant director of the Homeland Security Investigations department within ICE, appeared to be the first ...
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DHS investigated over 5,000 student protesters listed on doxxing ...
Jul 9, 2025 · The DHS created a team that was instructed to look into more than 5000 people who were named on a doxxing website that lists critics of ...
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Canary Mission: How US uses a 'hate group' to target Palestine ...
Jul 11, 2025 · The Trump administration confirms it is relying on the shadowy website to identify student protesters for deportation.Missing: date | Show results with:date
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Trump officials used shadowy website to target pro-Palestinian ...
Jul 9, 2025 · The Trump administration identified pro-Palestinian academics to target for deportation, it relied heavily on an anonymously-run pro-Israel website that has ...Missing: losses | Show results with:losses
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Students - Canary Mission
Canary Mission investigates hatred on the far-right, far-left and by anti-Israel activists. Every student profile has been carefully researched and sourced.
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Canary Mission Is Effective Against BDS
Jan 2, 2019 · Canary Mission tracks social media and videos, capturing BDS, anti-Zionist, and anti-Semitic expressions. ... A mythology has sprung up about ...
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Boycott Divestment Sanctions - Canary Mission
Oct 16, 2025 · He has also claimed that to accuse BDS of anti-Semitism is anti-Semitic. ... Campuses: BDS campaigns on campus focus on calls for divestment and ...Missing: incidents | Show results with:incidents
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#ffef00 Color Hex Canary Yellow
#ffef00 color RGB value is (255,239,0). #ffef00 color name is Canary Yellow color. #ffef00 hex color red value is 255, green value is 239 and the blue value ...Missing: bird feathers
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Canary yellow / #ffef00 hex color - ColorHexa
The hexadecimal color #ffef00 has RGB values of R:255, G:239, B:0 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.06, Y:1, K:0. Its decimal value is 16772864. Hex triplet, ffef00 ...Missing: bird feathers
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Canary yellow | color meaning, hex code, palettes, images - Kive.ai
The name "canary yellow" originates from the canary bird, known for its bright yellow plumage. ... rgb(100%, 94%, 0%). CMYK. 0, 6, 100, 0. HSL. hsl(56, 100 ...Missing: value | Show results with:value
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What Color is Canary Yellow? Meaning, Code & Combinations
Aug 30, 2024 · This vivid hue is named after the canary bird, known for its striking yellow feathers. ... Canary Yellow Hex, RGB, and CMYK Color Codes. Hex ...Missing: origin | Show results with:origin
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Canary Yellow Color: Hex Code, Palettes & Meaning - Figma
What does canary yellow look like on digital screens? · Hex Code: #FFEF00 · RGB value: 100.0% red, 93.7% green, 0.0% blue.Missing: bird feathers
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Canary Island wine – background | Jancis Robinson
Aug 8, 2024 · It wasn't until the end of the 16th century – by which time the Americas had become the main source of sugar-cane – that viticulture began in ...
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CANARY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com
Slang., a female singer, especially with a dance band. a sweet white wine of the Canary Islands, resembling sherry. Also called canary diamond. a yellow ...
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Aug 1, 2025 · The 19th century brought hard times to the Canary Islands' wine industry. While the devastating phylloxera louse swept through Europe's ...
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A journey through the history of the wines of the Canary Islands
In the 19th century, the introduction of vines with phylloxera from the United States caused a plague throughout Europe which devastated the vineyards of the ...
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The Canario Dance: Where Did It Come From? What Does It Look ...
Oct 8, 2022 · We look at the history of the Canario dance, also known as the Canarie or Canary dance, and how its rhythms inspired Bach and other composers.Missing: 1500s notation treatises
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[PDF] Dancing the Barbarian
This workshop will explore the possible ethnic origins of the Canario. Was it linked to the canary Isles? Was it Spanish? It will also inves- tigate the dance ...
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'Belle qui tiens ma vie' and Arbeau's 'Orchésographie' (1589)
Mar 9, 2017 · This article has a brief biography of Jehan Tabourot and an explanation of the importance of Orchésographie for renaissance music and dance.