golden-crowned kinglet
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The golden-crowned kinglet (Regulus satrapa) is a small songbird found in North America, often considered the same species as the goldcrest of Eurasia. These birds, weighing less than 10 grams, are known for their ability to survive cold climates due to their constant activity and wing-flicking.12
Kinglets typically inhabit coniferous woodlands and build small, high-hanging nests of moss bound with cobwebs, which can hold 5–10 eggs in two layers. They are about 9 cm (3.5 inches) long, with greenish-gray plumage. Both the golden-crowned kinglet and the goldcrest feature a striking black-bordered crown patch, which is red in males and yellow in females.2
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