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Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

The Goldcrest is the smallest bird in the UK, just 9cm in length, and weighs approximately 5.5g, which is the equivalent of a twenty pence coin. If not for the fiery orange stripe along its head, the Goldcrest would be a somewhat mute-looking bird, with nothing more than a dull greyish-green plumage with which to advertise its appearance.

 

Taken @ Kidwelly

 

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Uploaded on April 15, 2021
Taken on April 10, 2021