Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula · Kinglets
The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a very small, active songbird found across North America. It is known for its olive-green plumage, prominent white eye-ring, and a distinctive wing-flicking behavior. Males possess a brilliant ruby-red crown patch, though it is often concealed.
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2 calls·first heard Jul 3·last 98d ago
When it's heardpeak 7a · fall
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How to know it
- Both sexes are olive-green to gray on their upperparts with dusky white underparts.
- Features two strong white wing-bars, with the lower one often edged in black, and a prominent white eye-ring that may be broken or uneven.
- Males have a scarlet crown patch, typically hidden unless the bird is excited, agitated, or singing. Females lack this patch.
- Constantly flicks its wings as it moves quickly through foliage.