About the Goldcrest
The goldcrest 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Kinglets (Regulidae) |
| Species | Regulus regulus |
| Species Codes | goldcr1, GOLD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Goldcrest belong to?
The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) belongs to the Kinglets family (Regulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Goldcrest?
The goldcrest 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 subspe...
Where can I report a Goldcrest sighting?
You can log sightings of Goldcrest on eBird (ebird.org) using species code goldcr1, or on iNaturalist.