noun
goldcrest
A very small passerine bird, Regulus regulus, known for the golden crest on its head. Typically written in katakana.
キクイタダキは日本で見られる最も小さな鳥の一つです。
The goldcrest is one of the smallest birds found in Japan.
冬になると、キクイタダキ
In winter, goldcrests sometimes come to the garden.
The name キクイタダキ literally means 'chrysanthemum crown', referring to the bird's yellow crest. The exact origin of the Japanese name is uncertain.