Caption
A Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) perches on a tree branch on a cool Fall's day, staring down the camera head-on.
Ruby-crowned Kinglets are tiny and energetic birds, although this specimen had the good manners to pose for the camera. The namesake ruby crown is a feature of male specimens. Their crown is typically kept down and discrete, flaring up when excited. The crown of this specimen, if even present at all, is unseen.
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head-on pictures of birds always delight me. lil' dude's got what looks like furrowed eyebrows and a frown. i took their picture months ago and i still can't get over them. it's that angerey face 😡.
I'm fairly confident in their identification. Front facing birds can be a pain to narrow down, but I have a profile shot of them that gives enough identifying details for me to have more confidence.
Profile shot
![](https://files.nfld0001.net/photos/2022/11/21-0_arizona/1669410207--pre-processV1.png)
Caption
The previously pictured Kinglet, still on their tree branch, turns to their right, giving a profile perspective.
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Setting
- Location: Sedona Wetlands Preserve. Sedona, Arizona, US.
- Timestamp:
2022-11-25T15:03:23-06:00
Picture specs
- Camera make and model: Nikon D7100
- Lens make and model: Tamron A022
- Shutter speed: 1/800s
- Aperture: F 8.0
- ISO: 1000
- Focal length: 550mm*
*This is a full frame lens on a crop sensor camera. Effective focal length is approx. 825mm.