Identifying Goldcrest and Firecrest

Identifying Goldcrest and Firecrest

The tiny Goldcrest is a common year-round bird, found mainly in woodland and gardens. Its much rarer cousin, the Firecrest, can be found in similar habitats during the summer months. 

Watch our identification video to learn how to tell these two 'sprites' apart.

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