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Golden-crowned kinglet

Regulus satrapa

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

These birds forage actively in trees or shrubs, mainly eating insects, insect eggs and spiders. They give a series of high-pitched calls on a single note, and tend not to fear human approach.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Reference Links:

Golden-crowned Kinglet, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornith…

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Comments (4)
bee.jacbs
Great capture Maria! I saw one of these last weekend. They are such a treat! Thanks for sharing your spotting!
AshleyT
One of my favorite little birds :)

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Mason Farm Biological Reserve

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PublishedApril 18, 2013

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