Common Firecrest

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Common Firecrest (<em>Regulus ignicapilla</em>) is a species of Goldcrests, Kinglets (<em>Regulidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Common Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) is a species of Goldcrests, Kinglets (Regulidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Regulus; binomial: Regulus ignicapilla; authority: (Temminck, 1820).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Regulus ignicapilla to Common Firecrest; adjective required with change to Madeira Firecrest.

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