Madeira Firecrest (Regulus madeirensis)
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Madeira Firecrest

Regulus madeirensis Harcourt, 1851

9–10 cmLength5.6 gWeight

The Madeira firecrest, Madeira kinglet, or Madeiracrest (Regulus madeirensis) is a very small passerine bird endemic to the island of Madeira.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Madeira firecrest, Madeira kinglet, or Madeiracrest (Regulus madeirensis) is a very small passerine bird endemic to the island of Madeira. It is a member of the kinglet family. Before it was recognised as a separate species in 2003, it was classified as a subspecies of the common firecrest.

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Questions

How big is the Madeira Firecrest?

The Madeira Firecrest is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 5.6 g.

Where does the Madeira Firecrest live?

Its breeding range: Palearctic: montane Madeira and Puerto Santo (Madeira group, north-central Macaronesia, northwest of northern Africa).

Is the Madeira Firecrest endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Madeira Firecrest as Least Concern.

What does the Madeira Firecrest eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Madeira Firecrest in?

It belongs to the family Goldcrests, Kinglets (Regulidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
9–10 cm
Weight
5.6 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
55 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Palearctic: montane Madeira and Puerto Santo (Madeira group, north-central Macaronesia, northwest of northern Africa)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Goldcrests, Kinglets Regulidae
Genus
Regulus

Other birds in the genus Regulus

Common FirecrestCommon FirecrestRegulus ignicapillaGolden-crowned KingletGolden-crowned KingletRegulus satrapaFlamecrestFlamecrestRegulus goodfellowiGoldcrestGoldcrestRegulus regulusRuby-crowned KingletRuby-crowned KingletCorthylio calendula
Madeira Firecrest

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