84,329 observationsLeast Concern
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Regulidae βΊGenus: Corthylio
About
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 usually concealed. The sexes are identical (apart from the crown), and juveniles are similar in plumage to adults. It is one of the smallest songbirds in North America. The ruby-crowned kinglet...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ruby-crowned Kinglet is Corthylio calendula.
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet belongs to the class Aves.
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet belongs to the family Regulidae.
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet belongs to the genus Corthylio.