Firecrest
Firecrest
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The Firecrest is a tiny, vibrant bird, closely related to the Goldcrest but distinguished by its more striking facial pattern and brighter plumage. It features a prominent white supercilium and a fiery orange-yellow crown.
Where to spot
Primarily found in Central and Southern Europe, extending into parts of Northwest Africa. They favor deciduous and mixed woodlands, often preferring areas with mature trees.
How to spot
Carefully observe the tree canopy, looking for a small, active bird with distinctive eye-stripes and bronze patches on its shoulders. Listen for its slightly lower-pitched and more robust song compared to the Goldcrest.
When to spot
Observable year-round in resident areas, but migration periods in spring and autumn can offer wider opportunities for sightings as they move through various habitats.
Where to spot
Primarily found in Central and Southern Europe, extending into parts of Northwest Africa. They favor deciduous and mixed woodlands, often preferring areas with mature trees.
How to spot
Carefully observe the tree canopy, looking for a small, active bird with distinctive eye-stripes and bronze patches on its shoulders. Listen for its slightly lower-pitched and more robust song compared to the Goldcrest.
When to spot
Observable year-round in resident areas, but migration periods in spring and autumn can offer wider opportunities for sightings as they move through various habitats.
Credits:
Frank.Vassen
Males display an intense fiery-orange crown stripe that they can raise when excited, contributing to their 'firecrest' name.
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