This guide is intended to provide an easy to use tool for identifying many birds that can be expected to be seen by a visitor to the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum. It includes common and scientific names and photographs of each species. The list of birds will grow as more species are identified ...more ↓
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. ...more ↓