Golden-crowned Kinglet - Regulus satrapa
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Female - Regulus satrapa
Global Rank:
G5
State Rank:
S5
Agency Status
USFWS:
none
USFS:
none
BLM:
none
CFWCS Tier:
3
PIF:
3
General Description
Tiny, greenish songbird . Both sexes olive above, paler below with 2 white wing-bars; yellow and orange crown-patch (in female, yellow only), bordered by black. Orange portion of male crown-patch concealed or may be absent in juveniles.
Distribution
Montana Range
Habitat
Nests in forests with closed or open canopies, edges of clearings, or near water.
Food Habits
Diet consists of insects, mites and spiders.
Reproductive Characteristics
Nest building has been observed in late March and young were seen out of the nest in late June. Near Fortine, dependent young out of the nest were noted on August 2 and 23. Nesting dates are probably similar to Colorado: June 25 to August 26.