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

Caption

The previously pictured Kinglet, still on their tree branch, turns to their right, giving a profile perspective.