Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Regulus calendula
Summary 5
The Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) is a very small passerine bird found throughout North America. It is a member of the kinglet family. The bird 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. It is one of the smallest songbirds in North America. The Ruby-crowned Kinglet...
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | very small (3-5 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | olive, tan |
| E -underparts | buff, olive |
| F - upperparts | olive |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | capped, crested, eyering, plain |
| M - crown color | red |
| N - forehead color | olive |
| O - nape color | olive |
| P - throat color | gray |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | notched |
| S - upper tail | olive |
| T - under tail | olive |
| U - leg color | black |
| A - present | fall, spring, winter |
| D - breeds here | no |
