Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Kinglets (Regulidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The ruby-crowned kinglet (Corthylio calendula) is a very small passerine bird found throughout North America. It is a member of the kinglet family. The bird has olive-green plumage with two white wing bars and a white eye-ring. Males have a red crown patch, which is often concealed.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ruby-crowned kinglet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.