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Firecrest

Regulus ignicapilla

Least Concern

About

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Regulus ignicapilla (Firecrest)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マミジロキクイタダキ

Chinese 歐洲火冠戴菊

Spanish Reyezuelo Listado

French roitelet à triple bandeau

German Sommergoldhänchen

Portuguese estrelinha-real

Russian Красноголовый королёк

Similar Species in Regulus

Golden-Crowned Kinglet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Firecrest?

The scientific name of Firecrest is Regulus ignicapilla. It belongs to the genus Regulus.

What is the conservation status of Firecrest?

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Firecrest live?

Firecrest is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Firecrest belong to?

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) belongs to the genus Regulus, which is part of the taxonomic family Regulidae.

Is Firecrest endangered?

No, Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Firecrest belong to?

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Firecrest?

The closest relatives of Firecrest in the genus Regulus include Flamecrest, Goldcrest, Golden-Crowned Kinglet, Madeira Firecrest, Ruby-Crowned Kinglet.