A Ruby Crowned Kinglet – Critter 29

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

A beautiful little bird was seen standing on the side door of a car, then he flew away when approached.



Fig 01- A male Ruby Crowned Kinglet


Based on searching through Google image ID, the bird is a Ruby Kinglet with scientific name is a Regulus sp.


Of 6 species from genus Regulus, there are two species living in the USA (North America):

- “the ruby-crowned kinglet (Regulus calendula.)”

- and “the golden-crowned kinglet (Regulus satrapa)”


Since our bird has red crown (please see above photo), hence it is a Ruby Crowned Kinglet.



Fig 02- Ligularia plant, just for illustration


Crown is a sex identification, and red crown refer to males. It is said that crown is important to build communications between a male and a male or a male and a female.



Fig 03- Poinsettia’s, just illustration


Erection or flashing of red crown could be meaning that the male bird get excited, attract attention or appeal to a female.


Have you seen a Ruby crowned kinglet in nature?


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17 comments:

  1. So good with google ID function. I would try that out

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  2. At least it didn't get in the car with you. Very interesting.

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  3. Some very interesting birds in your area.

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  4. ...the bird is new to me, the plants aren't.

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  5. Totally interesting post
    I didn't know all of this information *-*
    I saw some birds like this
    thanks for sharing
    Have an amazing day
    Kisses ♥

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  6. I've never tasted it and I would like to, I'm curious.

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  8. Hello,
    Cute capture of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. I do see them in my yard and neighborhood during the winter months. Pretty plants. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your new week!

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  9. I know they are in this area but I haven't seen one. They sure stand out with the ruby crown! Beautiful!

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  10. Such a pretty bird, seems to be distracted by its reflection in the side-mirror.

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