Notes from the Station

Meet the birds we study in our landbird banding program at Coyote Creek Field Station

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

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Species: Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Most recent capture date: 10/10/21
Sex: Male


Notes: Males of this species usually keep their brilliant crown hidden under the olive-gray head feathers surrounding it, but they can display the crown when they want to impress a mate, a rival, or a bird bander.