Veon Ecology identifies Europe’s smallest bird in Co. Waterford
During a Habitat survey this week in Co. Waterford, Veon ecologists spotted Europe’s smallest bird species – the Goldcrest (Regulus regulus). It measures around 9 cm (3.5 inches) in length and weighs only 5–6 grams, making it one of the tiniest birds not only in Europe but in the world. The closely related Firecrest (Regulus … Read more