Taiwan Firecrest
Taiwan Firecrest
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The Taiwan Firecrest is a tiny, energetic songbird, endemic to the island of Taiwan. It is characterized by its bright orange or yellow-orange crown stripe, often bordered by black, and a greenish body. These active birds forage mainly for insects in high-altitude forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Taiwan. It primarily inhabits montane coniferous and mixed forests at high elevations, typically above 2,000 meters.
How to spot
Listen for its very high-pitched, fine calls and short songs. Look for its constant, rapid movements in the canopy of coniferous trees. The bright crown stripe, along with its specific range, helps in identification.
When to spot
Present year-round in its native montane habitat. Best observed during the cooler parts of the day, particularly early mornings, as they flit actively through the canopy.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Taiwan. It primarily inhabits montane coniferous and mixed forests at high elevations, typically above 2,000 meters.
How to spot
Listen for its very high-pitched, fine calls and short songs. Look for its constant, rapid movements in the canopy of coniferous trees. The bright crown stripe, along with its specific range, helps in identification.
When to spot
Present year-round in its native montane habitat. Best observed during the cooler parts of the day, particularly early mornings, as they flit actively through the canopy.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Taiwan Firecrest was once considered a subspecies of the Common Firecrest (*Regulus ignicapilla*) found in Europe, but genetic studies have confirmed its distinctiveness as an endemic species to Taiwan.
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