Kinglet
Ruby Kinglet (Regulus calendula )
The Firecrest (Regulus ) is a small genus of birds which is generally viewed as a separate family Regulidae and includes seven species. Previously they were because of their superficial resemblance to the genus Warbler (Phylloscopus ) in the family of warbler -like ( Sylviidae ) attributed. This one, however, has now discarded on the basis of molecular findings. The Latin name Regulus means Little King or Prince.
Firecrest occur in North America and Eurasia. They are insectivores, inhabit treetops and are the smallest native birds.
Species
We distinguish between the following types for this family:
- Ruby Kinglet (Regulus calendula )
- Formosagoldhähnchen (Regulus goodfellowi )
- Firecrest (Regulus ignicapillus )
- Madeira Firecrest (Regulus madeirensis )
- Goldcrest (Regulus regulus )
- Indian Firecrest (Regulus satrapa )
- Canary Islands Kinglet (Regulus teneriffae )