Golden-crowned Kinglet
NameGolden-crowned Kinglet
Common NameGolden-crowned Kinglet
Scientific NameRegulus satrapa
FamilyRegulidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsFeatures an olive-green back, whitish underparts, and a distinctive black eye-stripe. The crown is bright yellow, bordered by black stripes, with males displaying an additional fiery orange patch within the yellow.
Vocalization / CallA very high-pitched, thin, and often ascending series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, sometimes ending in a short, rapid trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Canada and the northern United States, extending south through high-elevation coniferous forests in the western U.S. and Appalachian Mountains. Winters throughout much of the U.S. and parts of Mexico.
Identifying Featurestiny size, olive-green back, white belly, black eye-stripe, bright yellow crown with black borders, orange patch in male's crown
Description
This tiny, active songbird is often found flitting through the canopy of coniferous and mixed forests. It constantly forages for insects, often hanging upside down from branches. Despite its small size, it is quite hardy, often remaining in northern forests through winter.
