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Ruby-crowned kinglet

Regulus calendula

Photo by Maria dB
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Description:

This bird, one of the smallest North American songbirds, has olive-green plumage with two white wing bars and a white eye-ring. Males have a red crown patch, which is usually concealed. The sexes are identical (apart from the crown), and juveniles are similar in plumage to adults.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithol…

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Comments (6)
Maria dB
Thanks for the nice comments, everyone. I think they are very cute little birds and it's cool when you can get a shot showing that ruby crown!
Jellis
Boy does this bird look familiar. I remember when I couldn't find one for the life of me. And now they are becoming so common. Nice capture.
Sukaina
cute bird! ... nice spotting
RiekoS
Lovely spotting. Nice.

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PublishedDecember 24, 2013

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