Goldcrest

Also known as Regulus regulus

thumb|Subspecies R. r. himalayensis at Vinayak village in Uttarakhand, [[India]] thumb|Bathing goldcrest at Utrecht in the Netherlands

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A goldcrest is a tiny European bird with distinctive golden-yellow plumage on its head, making it one of the smallest bird species in its region. It matters to birdwatchers and ecologists as a common woodland resident whose presence and behavior can indicate the health of forest ecosystems.

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Species

Least Concern

goldcrest

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyRegulidae

Maximum longevity: 7 years (wild)

via IUCN

Wikidata facts

Mass: 0.77
Image: Goldcrest 1.jpg

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taxon name: Regulus regulus
Commons category: Regulus regulus
Commons gallery: Regulus regulus
wingspan: 14
litter size: 9.9
egg incubation period: 17
short name: R. regulus
taxon common name: Reyezuelo Sencillo

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Contents

Description
Identification
Voice
Taxonomy
Subspecies
Continental Eurasia
The Atlantic islands
Fossils
Distribution and habitat
Behaviour
Breeding
Feeding
Winter survival
Predators and parasites
Status
In culture
See also
References
External links

thumb|Subspecies R. r. himalayensis at Vinayak village in Uttarakhand, [[India]] thumb|Bathing goldcrest at Utrecht in the Netherlands

The goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is a very small passerine bird in the kinglet family. Its colourful golden crest feathers, as well as being called the "king of the birds" in European folklore, gives rise to its English and scientific names. The scientific name, R. regulus, means 'petty king' or prince. Several subspecies are recognised across the very large distribution range that includes much of the Palearctic and the islands of Macaronesia and Iceland. Birds from the north and east of its breeding range migrate to winter further south.