No.438 Goldcrest Regulus regulus

L=10cm

Rank : 3
Resident
Although it is a common resident in Asakawa RiverBasin, sighting of the species in flatland parks is limited to winterbetween December and February in small numbers. They may move to hillydistricts for the rest of season. The birdfs Japanese name gKiku-itadakihmeaning "Chrysanthemum-wearing bird" derives its name from the bright yellowcrown stripe. One of the smallest birds in Japan.

Goldcrest