The Howland Ruby-crowned Kinglet Page

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Last update: $Date: 2003/06/23 01:47:26 $ (UTC)

The Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) is a wee perching bird that we haven't seen much. They're not uncommon in coniferous or mixed woods, but they are a bit tough to spot, and tougher yet to photograph. They like to hang out deep within the shady foliage of trees, and move a lot. Kinglets are more likely to be heard than seen.

The ruby crown on the male often may not be visible, but one distinguishing characteristic -- the bold white eye ring -- is a good identifying mark. It makes these little birds seem wide-eyed in astonishment. The wing bars also are distinctive.

Resources where you can find out more:

• Ruby-crowned Kinglet profile at weaselhead.org
• Ruby-crowned Kinglet profile at CLO including sound sample

Caught in mid-flit...

I spotted this Ruby-crowned Kinglet flitting about on September 21, 2002 in the area of Ardrossan, Alberta. I had my camera with me and had the good fortune to get off one shot in the shadowy foliage that sort of turned out. With a hop, skip and a jump the bird was off and I couldn't keep up. Photo info: 320 x 242 true color ISO speed: 400 Focal length: 71.2000 (plus 1.5X teleconverter) Exposure bias: 0.0000 Metering mode: Center Weighted Exposure program: Normal Compression: 6 Camera make: NIKON Camera model: E5700

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