Meaning of the word goldcrest in English

What does goldcrest mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

goldcrest

US /ˈɡoʊld.krest/
UK /ˈɡəʊld.krest/
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Noun

a very small, active European bird (Regulus regulus) of the warbler family, with a distinctive yellow or orange crest on its head, typically found in coniferous forests.

Example:
The tiny goldcrest flitted among the pine needles.
We spotted a goldcrest building its nest in the spruce tree.