Firecrest

Regulus ignicapilla
Kinglets (Regulidae)

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A small polychrome forest bird. The back is olive green, orange-brown neck, grey belly and black wings with white stripes and markings. A prominent black white striped face with a bright crown, the ♂ is more orange and the ♀ yellow. The young have a green head with a faint eyebrow.

Prefers mixed forest.

⇔ l. 9-10 cm

Partly resident bird. Mostly found high in trees where the colours are less noticeable.

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≈ The REGULUS REGULUS (Goldcrest) is less brightly coloured, has a lighter eye edge instead of stripes and sings with more variety.

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