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Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: REGULIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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A tiny, continuously active bird, the Golden-crowned Kinglet is most frequently found in coniferous woods. Despite being barely larger than a hummingbird, the kinglet winters northward to Canada and Alaska.

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Appearance

Chickadeelike
Chickadeelike
Typical Voice

Adult Description

  • Tiny bird.
  • Dull, olive-green on back.
  • Whitish below.
  • Wingbars.
  • Black stripe through eyes, white eyebrow.
  • Crown yellow, orange centered in male (often hidden), bordered in black.
  • Short tail.
  • In constant motion, continually flicking its wings.

Immature Description

Similar to adult, but with browner back and without yellow crown.

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    • © Bill Thompson, Quabbin Reservoir, Massachusetts, November 2011
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    • © Bryan Hix, Uptown Chicago, Illinois, October 2010
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    Golden-crowned Kinglet

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    • © Dave Boltz, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Woodbridge, Virginia, November 2011
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    Golden-crowned Kinglet

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    • © Earthchild77, British Columbia, Canada, November 2011
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    Golden-crowned Kinglet

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    • © Kelly Azar, Chester County, Pennsylvania, December 2010
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    Golden-crowned Kinglet

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    • © Ken Schneider, Nelson Lake, Kane County, Illinois, October 2010
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