The Golden-crowned Kinglet is one of the smallest birds in North America, barely larger than a hummingbird, yet it overwinters in temperatures far below freezing across much of the continent. It must eat almost continuously during winter daylight hours to fuel its tiny body. The brilliant orange (male) or yellow (female) crown stripe is revealed when the bird raises its crest feathers in excitement.
Habitat
Coniferous and mixed forests, parks in winter
Diet
Spiders, insect eggs, scale insects, and tiny invertebrates
How common
Common
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