The FIRE-CRESTED WREN (_Regulus ignicapillus_, or _Regulus pyrocephalus_)
is readily distinguished from the bird above described by a black
stripe that passes across and a white stripe that passes over the
eyes. The crown of the head is fiery red, and bright-flame yellow at
its sides, surrounded by a black line, which is broader than that on
the Golden-crested Wren. The two species are almost alike in size. The
Fire-crested Wren is met with in France, Germany, Italy, Greece, and
Spain, and has been seen, although very rarely, in England. In most of
the above-mentioned countries it only appears during its wanderings,
but is known to breed in Greece. Such of these birds as inhabit Europe
closely resemble the species above described in their movements and
habits.
According to Jerdon, "the Himalayan Fire Crest is very like the _Regulus
ignicapillus_ of Europe, but is larger, and has the flame-coloured crest
more developed. The Himalayan Fire-crested Wren has only been found in
the North-western Himalayas, and even there, apparently, it is not very
common."