WOODLAND BIRDS. 



107 



^o- 118 RUBY CROWNED KINGLET. 



Species: R. calendula. 



Distribution: 



A common migrant, probably breeding in northern New 

 ii^ngland. 



Date of Arrival- 

 April 15. 



Date of Departure: 

 November 15. 



General Plumage: 



Kesembling the former species except a scarlet crown patch 

 in the adult male, the female with it probably lacking Bill 

 and feet dark. Length about 4.50. 



Song and Other Notes: 



A surprisingly loud and sweet song and a low '^ lisp.'' 



Haunts: 



A bird of the woodland, orchard and spruce growth. 



