GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET, 



748. Regulus satrapa. 4 inches. 



Male with crown orange and yellow, bordered with 

 black; female with yellow crown. 



Although very small, these birds are very rugged and 

 endure the severe storm and low temperatures of our 

 northern states apparently with little concern, for they 

 always seem to be happy. They are always busily en- 

 gaged among the underbrush of side hills and along the 

 banks of brooks, hunting for the scanty fare that awaits 

 them. 



Song. — A few weak cliips, chirps and trills. 



Nest. — A large ball of soft green mosses and feathers, 

 suspended from tiie small twigs in the tops of coniferous 

 trees; it is neatly hollowed out for the reception of the 

 six to nine eggs that are laid; eggs creamy white, mi- 

 nutely but profusely specked with brown (.56 x .44). 



Range. — N. A., breeding from northern U. S. north- 

 ward and farther south in mountain ranges; winters 

 throughout the U» S. 



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