1. Plural of goldcrest; small songbirds of the family Regulidae, native to Europe and Asia, characterized by a bright yellow or orange crest on the head.
Usage: Chiefly British; The singular form is 'goldcrest'

Examples

• Goldcrests are among the smallest birds found in Europe.
• The goldcrests arrived in the garden during winter, searching for insects in the evergreen trees.
• Birdwatchers were delighted to spot a flock of goldcrests near the woodland edge.
• Goldcrests have distinctive yellow crowns that make them easy to identify.
• The goldcrests' high-pitched calls echoed through the coniferous forest.