The Firecrest, Regulus ignicapillus is a Kinglet from the southern half of Europe, North Africa and the islands of Madeira. There is only one bird in Europe that is smaller.
The Firecrest is very active hunts for insects in bush and tree.
Classification:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Regulidae
Genus: Regulus
Species: R. ignicapillus
Photos:
Firecrest
"Firecrest - Regulus ignicapillus Spain, Avila, Sierra de Gredos, Pto. de Mijares, 06/10/2007"
Estrelinha Real // Firecrest
(Regulus ignicapillus) Parque Biológico de Gaia Portugal 15/03/2008
