206 BIRDS OF OHIO. 
This kinglet is common as a transient, but less common 
as a winter resident. It is sometimes even abundant dur- 
ing the migrations in certain localities. The kinglets are 
leaf and twig gleaners, but also make sallies after flying in- 
sects. They are to be found among the evergreen trees dur- 
ing the winter more often than elsewhere, but also frequent 
well protected brushy: woods to feed. Their food seems to 
be wholly insects. 
This kinglet goes north about the middle of April and re- 
turns again about the first of October. 
291. (749.) Recutus cALENDULA (Linn.). 12. 
Ruby-crowned Kinglet. 
Synonyms: Motacilla calendula. 
Ruby-crown, Ruby-crowned Wren, Ruby-crowned Warbler. 
Kirtland, Ohio Geol. Surv., 1838, 163, 183. 
The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is rather more common 
during its migrations than the Golden-crowned, but it does 
not remain during the winter, nor is there any record of its 
breeding within the state. It is found in the same situations 
as the Golden-crowned, both appearing in our parks and 
orchards in spring and autumn. The Ruby-crowned has a 
louder voice than its cousin ,and may be more readily found 
on that account. The food is the same as that of the other 
species. 
This kinglet reaches Ohio: about the middle of April and 
remains four weeks, returning about October 1 and pass- 
ing south in about three weeks. 
Subfamily Portopritinaz. Gnatcatchers. 
292. (751.) PoLrpoTita C#RULEA (Linn.). 11. 
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. 
Synonyms: Sylvia cerulea, Sylvania cerulea, Motacilla 
ceerulea. 
Blue-gray Flycatcher, Little Blue-gray Flycatcher. 
Kirtland, Ohio Geol. Surv., 1838, 163. 
The Gnatcatcher is a fairly common summer resident in 
many localities, but less common in others. It is found in 
