Firecrest

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The Firecrest is much more rare in western Europe than the Goldcrest. The two species resemble each other, but the Firecrest has an extra white eyestripe, giving it a much more expressive look.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulus_ignicapilla

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1051231/maps

Scientific name:

Regulus ignicapilla

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Sparrow

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Green,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Thin and short

Eyestripe:

White

Crown colour:

Orange

Breast colour:

Beige,

Light brown

Belly colour:

Beige,

Light brown

Throat colour:

Beige,

Light brown

Rump colour:

Green

Upperwing colour:

Green,

Light brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Buff

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Green

Tail shape:

Forked

Looks like

Goldcrest

Read more about Goldcrest

The Firecrest is characterized by an additional white eyestripe. As a result, it looks more colourful than the Goldcrest.