The ruby-crowned kinglet is a tiny
bird that can be seen at Magee Marsh during the second half of April
and the first half of May. The bird is fairly drab all over, with
the most distinguishing feature being its small size, since it's
smaller than most other warblers and vireos. It spends more time
flying and hovering, rather than hopping from branch to branch like
other foraging warblers. The ruby crown is usually difficult or
impossible to see. The wing bars and overall shape (more compact and round than most
warblers) can
help with
identification of this bird.
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