Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa · Kinglets
The Golden-crowned Kinglet is a diminutive songbird found throughout much of North America. Despite its small size, it is remarkably hardy, capable of enduring extremely cold temperatures. This active bird often forages high in dense conifer foliage, making it a challenge to observe, though its distinctive calls can help locate it.
Explore the full field guideNorth American residenttiny songbirdhigh-pitched callsinsectivorous diet
5 calls·first heard Jun 28·last 82d ago
When it's heardpeak 5a · fall
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How to know it
- Adults have a bright yellow crown bordered by black. Males display an orange patch within the yellow crown, especially when agitated. Females have a yellow crown without the orange patch.
- A prominent black stripe runs through the eye, contrasted by a thick white eyebrow stripe above it.
- Upperparts are olive-gray, with white underparts. Wings feature two white wing bars.
- One of North America's smallest passerines, with a rounded body, short tail, and a thin, pointed bill.