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Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Regulus calendula

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Very small olive gray bird with white wingbar over black. White eyering with more in front and back of the eye. Thin short dark bill and a red patch on crown that is hidden most of the time. Raises usually when territorial and in breeding.

Habitat:

I see them mostly in oaks but can be found in some bushes and other species of trees.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Jellis
Thank you. I usually hear their chatter before I see them. Most come pretty close but are quick little birds.
Leuba Ridgway
Lovely photos and thanks for the information, Jellis.

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The Color Red
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PublishedNovember 18, 2015

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