Genus

Regulus (Firecrests, goldcrests, and allies)

Regulus satrapa. Photo: (c) Nick Tepper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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A kinglet, or crest, is a small bird in a group that is sometimes included in the Old World warblers, but is frequently placed in its own family, Regulidae, because of resemblance to titmice. “Regulidae” is derived from the Latin word regulus for “petty king” or prince, and refers to the coloured crowns of adult birds. This family has representatives in North America and Eurasia. There are seven species in this family; one, the Madeira firecrest,…

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Subtaxa

Species: Regulus satrapa (Golden-crowned kinglet)

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