The Madeira Fire crest is monogamous.

'Pshwishwishwishwish,' we whistled (with backs of hands pressed to lips) hoping to entice possible fire crest, siskin, brambling.

All had "Toronto" decaled or painted where the former borough's name used to be and the new Toronto Fire crest was added with the new numbering scheme.

The male Madeira Fire crest sings during the breeding season, often with its crest raised, and has a display which involves pointing its bill at another bird, showing the crest and strong face pattern.