Goldcrest

(Regulus regulus)

Alert Status: Green 53% increase
Identifying Features: Along with the firecrest, the goldcrest is the UK's smallest bird. Dull greyish-green with a pale belly and a black and yellow stripe on their heads, which has an orange centre in males.
Average Length: 8-9 cm
Average Lifespan: 2 years
Average Wingspan: 14-15 cm
Beak type: Insects

Feeding:
Natural: Spiders, moth eggs and other small insects
How to feed: Goldcrests are usually ground feeders, but may be attracted to a bird table in the middle of winter.
What to feed: Suet mixed with insects, mealworm  
Nesting: The nest is suspended near the end of a conifer branch and is made by the female. The nest is made from moss, lichens and spiders' webs, and lined with feathers. They will also nest among ivy.
 

Where to see: Best to find in coniferous woodland or parks with large mature trees. They travel around in flocks of other small birds during autumn and winter, and are widespread across the U.K.