This small, very colourful passerine - that can be recognised by its red and black mask and bright yellow wings - is one of the only predators of the vine moth caterpillar, which causes significant damage in orchards and vineyards. Appearing on the list of endangered species in France, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), this bird has been sighted at Taissy.
The elegant Passerine