The Canary ( Serinus canaria ) , also called the Island Canary , Atlantic Canary or Common Canary , is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Serinus in the finch family . The Canary ( Serinus canaria ) , also called the Island Canary , Atlantic Canary or Common Canary , is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Serinus in the finch family , Fringillidae .