About the Madeira Firecrest
The Madeira firecrest, Madeira kinglet, or Madeiracrest 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 and two white wingbars, and a distinctive head pattern with a black eye stripe, short white supercilium, and a crest that is mainly orange in the male and yellow in the female.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Kinglets (Regulidae) |
| Species | Regulus madeirensis |
| Species Codes | firecr3, MAFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madeira Firecrest belong to?
The Madeira Firecrest (Regulus madeirensis) belongs to the Kinglets family (Regulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Madeira Firecrest?
The Madeira firecrest, Madeira kinglet, or Madeiracrest 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 a...
Where can I report a Madeira Firecrest sighting?
You can log sightings of Madeira Firecrest on eBird (ebird.org) using species code firecr3, or on iNaturalist.