Ruby-crowned Kinglet

10 cm (4") Common. Coniferous forests in summer, other forests as well in winter; residential areas, parks.

Tiny plump active bird with a short tail. Olive-gray above; whitish-buff below. White eye ring. White wing bars. Male has an often concealed red crown patch.

Briefly hovers and flicks wings at end of branches as it feeds.

Song: high whistles and a loud 3-part phrase "see see see you you you look-at-me look-at-me"; scolding "ji-dit".

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Credit: Larry Bond

Credit: Larry Bond

Credit: Kelly Colgan Azar

Credit: Nigel

Distribution Maps

Ruby-crowned Kinglet distribution map

Ruby-crowned Kinglet winter distribution map