Thursday Birding

Ruby-crowned Kinglet with a huge crown color area.
From the San Antonio Audubon Society, Photo by Andy Garcia



Ruby-crowned Kinglet with prominent crown spot, February 28, 2004 at the Judson Nature Trails.
From the San Antonio Audubon Society, Photo by Jack Scheuerer

Cool Facts

* The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a tiny bird that lays a very large clutch of eggs. Although the eggs themselves weigh only 0.65 g (0.02 oz), an entire clutch can weigh as much as the female herself.