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Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Regulus calendula

This small, plump bird is a dusky gray above, with a yellow-gray underbelly. The male is distinguishable by its red crown. The ruby-crowned kinglet is an active, nervously energetic bird, which quickly flicks its wings while calling.

Map of Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Canada
Distribution of Ruby-crowned Kinglet in Canada
   
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