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SPECIES PROFILE
Common Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla)
Regulus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Conifer woodlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Regulidae
GENUS
Regulus
📋 Description
SIZE
9-10 cm body, 4-7 g
COLORATION
Green, gold crest with black border
ADAPTATIONS
Very small, active
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Conifer woodlands
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe
REPRODUCTION
7-12 eggs, 1-2 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Common Firecrest is one of Europe’s smallest birds with a bright gold crest bordered by black. It is very active in conifers.
2
It is similar to the Goldcrest but has a bolder face pattern.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for tiny bird with gold crest in conifers.
