Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa)
Golden-crowned Kinglet is a small, migratory songbird known for its vibrant crown and agile movements. Found in bushes and small trees, it primarily feeds on insects and spiders, making it a vital part of the ecosystem.
| 🇫🇷 | Roitelet à couronne dorée |
| 🇩🇪 | Indianergoldhähnchen |
| 🇲🇽 | Reyezuelo de moño dorado |
| Taxonomy | |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Regulidae |
How to Identify
Although similar in size to its cousin, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet, distinguishing between these two species is not difficult. The Golden-crowned Kinglet features a black stripe over the eye, whereas the Ruby-crowned Kinglet has a white ring around the eye. Additionally, the Golden-crowned Kinglet is less green and more grey around the breast and head, and its crown, as the name suggests, is more yellow in colour.
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Characteristics
| Length | 8-11cm |
| Weight | 4.5-7.8g |
| Wingspan | 5.5-7.1cm |
| Clutch Size | 3-11 eggs |
| Incubation | 15 days |
| Fledging | 16-19 days |
| Sexual Maturity | 1 year |
| Source | Wikipedia |
Where and When to Spot
I first observed this species in early spring at Park Pointe-aux-Trembles. The Golden-crowned Kinglet can typically be seen during the spring, summer, and autumn months.
Observation Records by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Angrignon | x | - | - | - |
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.