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 chips, chirps and trills. 
Nest.—A large ball of soft green mosses and feathers, 
suspended from the 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. 8. north- 
ward and farther south in mountain ranges; winters 
throughout the U. 8. 
