Dee At 8 A.M.: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Thursday, January 25, 2024

January 25, 2024

I am a Ruby-crowned Kinglet

But it's rare to see my ruby crown

I only show it when I get agitated, such as -

When I'm on territory and new guy comes around.

(Note: This was my first of 3 life birds last weekend!)

Location: St. Mark's NWR

Sources: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/ruckin/cur/introduction

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Friday, December 15, 2017

December 15, 2017

Location: Marianna, Florida Caverns State Park

I am a Ruby-crowned Kinglet.
You cannot see my ruby-red crown.
That might be because I'm a female,
Or I'm a male and it's covered by brown.

The crown only shows when I'm excited
So look for other clues to my ID.
Such as the white eye ring and wing bars,
And I'm almost always flicking my wings.