Madeira Firecrest
NameMadeira Firecrest
Common NameMadeira Firecrest
Scientific NameRegulus madeirensis
FamilyRegulidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsThis species has olive-green upperparts and whitish underparts with yellowish flanks. Its head features a distinctive pattern with a black eye-stripe, a prominent white supercilium, and a bright orange (male) or yellow (female) crown stripe bordered by black. The wings are dark with two noticeable white wing bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, and often repetitive calls, typically described as 'sree-sree-sree' or 'sitt-sitt-sitt', similar to the Common Firecrest but sometimes noted as slightly more robust.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Madeira Firecrest is endemic to the island of Madeira, part of the Macaronesian archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, orange/yellow crown stripe bordered by black, black eye-stripe, white supercilium, olive-green back, two white wing bars
Description
The Madeira Firecrest is a tiny, active passerine bird endemic to the island of Madeira. It constantly forages for small insects and spiders among the foliage of trees and shrubs, often hovering to snatch prey.
