Caption

A Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) perches on a tree branch on a cool Fall’s day, staring down the camera head-on.

Ruby-crowned Kinglets are tiny and energetic birds, although this specimen had the good manners to pose for the camera. The namesake ruby crown is a feature of male specimens. Their crown is typically kept down and discrete, flaring up when excited. The crown of this specimen, if even present at all, is unseen.

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head-on pictures of birds always delight me. lil’ dude’s got what looks like furrowed eyebrows and a frown. i took their picture months ago and i still can’t get over them. it’s that angerey face 😡.

I’m fairly confident in their identification. Front facing birds can be a pain to narrow down, but I have a profile shot of them that gives enough identifying details for me to have more confidence.