417 observationsLeast Concern
Madeira Firecrest
Regulus madeirensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Regulidae βΊGenus: Regulus
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. It differs in appearance and vocalisations from its relative, and genetic analysis has confirmed it as a different species. The Madeiran bird has green upperparts, whitish underparts
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Madeira Firecrest is Regulus madeirensis.
- The Madeira Firecrest has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Madeira Firecrest belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Madeira Firecrest belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Madeira Firecrest belongs to the class Aves.
- Madeira Firecrest belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Madeira Firecrest belongs to the family Regulidae.
- Madeira Firecrest belongs to the genus Regulus.