The Golden-Crested Wren 



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THE GOLDEN-CRESTED WKEN, (Regulus cristatus,) 



Is the smallest of British birds, measuring only three 

 inches and a half in length. It is of an olive colour, 

 with a beautiful crest of golden yellow feathers on its 

 head. This charming little bird is generally found in 

 fir woods ; it feeds on insects, and has a soft and pleasing 

 song. 



