Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) in Scandinavia

The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is a kinglet found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. One of Europe's smallest birds, restless among conifer branches. It typically occurs in conifer forests.

In the Nordic countries the Goldcrest is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Goldcrest

  • Goldcrest – song & calls
  • Goldcrest – breeding
  • Goldcrest – nest & eggs
  • Goldcrest – diet
  • Goldcrest – in winter

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Regulus regulus
  • Family: Kinglets
  • Habitat: Conifer forests
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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