RUBY-CROWNED (OR CRESTED) KINGLET. 



Regulus calendula. 



Much like the preceding, except that it is a trifle larger, the olive- 

 green of the back is darker, and the crown is as follows : general color 

 olive-green, a vermilion patch in the centre, and the forehead light 

 gray. Length, 4.40 inches. 



Migratory. The habits of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet differ somewhat from those 

 of its congener. 



It has a more southerly range, and spends its Winters in the south. It comes to us 

 the middle of April, remains about one month, and then follows its Golden-crowned name- 

 sake. Whether or not it goes as far north, I do not know, but it is not again seen here 

 until late in September. At this time, and about two weeks in advance of the Golden- 

 crown, it pays us a month's visit, when it finally departs for its southern Winter home. 



Dr. Mearns points out that this Kinglet " is one of our earliest singing migrants," and 

 remarks that "its song is one of the sweetest, and much louder than would be supposed, 

 coming from such a little bird." 



