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Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa)

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Kinglets in Winter

The Golden-crowned Kinglet weighs six grams, the weight of two pennies, yet it survives under conditions that would make a grizzly bear shiver. Wintering as far north as Alaska and Nova Scotia, with short days, intense cold, and heavy snow, how can kinglets possibly stay alive? Good insulation... read more »

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Winter Field Notes - Reflections by Heather Murphy

Heather Murphy, a naturalist, watches for birds with the trained eye of a wildlife biologist, then makes a few field notes. From her journal: "I hear tzeet-tzeet-tzeet. Fast movement. Ah, a tiny kinglet. Which kinglet? Hm.m.m. No leaves anymore, so I easily see an olive-green back. And through my... read more »

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Songbirds: The Large and Small of It

The group of birds called “songbirds” — the perching birds — is incredibly broad. Half the world’s 10,000 birds are in the songbird group, and their range of body sizes is mind-boggling. One of the smallest songbirds in North America is the Golden-crowned Kinglet, barely larger than a hummingbird... read more »

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Related bird:  Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa), Common Raven (Corvus corax)
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Golden-crowned Kinglet

A male Golden-crowned Kinglet (note the subtle orange strip down the yellow crown stripe). Learn more about kinglets! read more »

© Gregg Thompson

Golden-crowned Kinglet

A Golden-crowned Kinglet. Learn more about kinglets!  read more »

© Gregg Thompson

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Golden-crowned Kinglet in Maine

Golden-crowned Kinglet in Maine

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Golden-crowned Kinglet — Singing

"Both kinglet species (golden-crowned and ruby-crowned) are some of the hardest songbirds to film. They're extremely hyper-active and never sit still for any period of time. I was lucky this spring to get a few short clips on a couple birds." © 2012 Garth McElroyThe light and clarity of this... read more »
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Golden-crowned Kinglet

Golden-crowned Kinglet

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Golden-crowned Kinglet Feeding

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Golden-crowned Kinglet

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Golden-crowned Kinglet — Eating Ants

A Golden-crowned Kinglet eats ants at Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area, Cape May, NJ October 2012. read more »
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Golden-crowned Kinglet, Regulus satrapa bathing

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Golden-crowned Kinglet — Bathing

Golden-crowned Kinglet, Regulus satrapa, caugth bathing in shallow waters. Published on Jul 1, 2014 read more »
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