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Sipping Kinglet
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
The ruby-crowned kinglet 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 usually concealed.
Habitat
Ruby-crowned Kinglets breed in tall, dense conifer forests such as spruce, fir, and tamarack. In winter and during migration, also look for them in shrubby habitats, deciduous forests, parks, and suburbs.
Location
Back yard, Myrtle Beach, SC
Date taken
April, 2022
Scientific name
Regulus calendula
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender, hand held
Supporter
Smart little chap learning to utilized the sapsuckers wells. Terrific behavioral picture KC! TFS!
 
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Lovely 🌹🏵️ action, behaviour, shot and narrative ... Wonderful 😊 work, KC ... TFS ...
 

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