1. A very small European songbird with a distinctive golden-yellow crest on its head.
Usage: Also called firecrest in some regions.; One of the smallest birds in Europe.

Examples

• The goldcrest is barely larger than a sparrow.
• We spotted a goldcrest flitting through the pine trees.
• The bird's golden crest is its most distinctive feature.
• Goldcrests are common winter visitors to gardens in northern Europe.
• The tiny goldcrest weighs only about 8 grams.