Common Firecrest
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Common Firecrest
Regulus ignicapilla
The Common Firecrest is a tiny bird with a bright orange crown on its head. It loves to flit around in trees and is often found in forests, singing sweet songs.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Common Firecrest has a striking fiery orange-yellow crest bordered by black stripes on its olive-green head. Its white supercilium, black eye-stripe, and bronze shoulders differentiate it from other small songbirds. It also features a pale belly and dark wings with two white wing bars.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyRegulidaeGenusRegulus
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though tiny, firecrests can lay up to 12 eggs in one clutch!
Their fiery head stripe looks like a tiny crown, making them truly regal!
Their nest is like a tiny, cozy cup held together with spider silk!
They often join other small birds to search for food in big groups!
Special abilities
Ability
Agile Acrobat
Common Firecrest has incredible agility that helps them hover and hang upside down to forage on the undersides of leaves.
Ability
Whispering Communicator
Common Firecrest has very high-pitched calls and songs that help them communicate without attracting larger predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 9-10 cm
- Wingspan
- 13-16 cm
- Weight
- 0.004-0.007 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-3 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 7-12
- Incubation
- 14-16 days
Diet & Feeding
Tiny insects, spiders, and their eggs are a Firecrest's favorite snack!
Primary Foods
- Spiders
- Aphids
- Caterpillars
- Insect eggs
- Small beetles
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Common Firecrest?
9-10 cm
What is Common Firecrest's wingspan?
13-16 cm
How much does Common Firecrest weigh?
0.004-0.007 kg
How long does Common Firecrest live?
2-3 years
How fast can Common Firecrest move?
25 km/h
What does Common Firecrest eat?
Tiny insects, spiders, and their eggs are a Firecrest's favorite snack!
Where is Common Firecrest usually found?
Forests
How does Common Firecrest hunt?
Foraging
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