Key information
This tiny, restless jewel of a bird vies with the goldcrest for the title of the UK's smallest bird. Compared to the goldcrest, the firecrest is brighter and 'cleaner' looking, with a green back, white belly, bronze 'collar' and a black and white eye-stripe. They have a yellow and black stripe on their heads, which has a bright orange centre in males. Like goldcrests, they move through trees and bushes in search of small insects.
What they eat:
Firecrests eat tiny morsels like spiders, moth eggs and other small insect food.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 9cm
- Wingspan:
- 13-16cm
- Weight:
- 5-7g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 550 territories
Identifying features:
Firecrest
