The Golden-crested Wren 



secondaries and a black bar across the upper part. Median 

 and greater wing coverts with white margins. Under parts 

 greenish buff. The female lacks the bright orange in the 

 crest and the young bird has no crest. Length 3*6 in. ; 

 wing 2*1 in. 



THE FIRECREST 



Regulus ignicapillus (C. L. Brehm) 



This species is a rare wanderer to our southern counties 

 during the winter months, although doubtless from its 

 extreme similarity to the Goldcrest it may have been over- 

 looked on several occasions. It nests throughout Southern 

 and Central Europe, migrating southwards from its more 

 northerly quarters on the approach of winter. 



In appearance it hardly differs from the Goldcrest, but 

 may be distinguished at all ages by a yellow frontal streak 

 that passes backwards over the eye, succeeded by a Hack 

 line through the eye, while another black streak runs back- 

 wards from the nape. Length 3 '7 in. ; wing 2*1 in. 



THE YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER 



Phylloscopus superciliosus (J. F. Qmelin) 



This is an Asiatic species breeding in North-Eastern Siberia 

 and wintering in South China, Burma, and North-Eastern 

 India. It has been obtained on several occasions in these 

 islands. 



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