Kinglets (Regulidae)
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa. Tiny insects, eggs and sap; suet in hard weather.
Kinglets (Regulidae)Golden-crowned KingletRegulus satrapa
- Scientific name
- Regulus satrapa
- Length
- 3.1–4.3 in
- Weight
- 0.1–0.3 oz
- Nest
- Hanging cup near the trunk of a spruce or fir
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 3–11 eggs
- Incubation
- 14–17 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Minute bird with a striped face
- Orange-and-yellow crown bordered in black
- Constant wing-flicking
Voice
Very high, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls.
Diet and feeding
Tiny insects, eggs and sap; suet in hard weather.
What do golden-crowned kinglets eat? · Best feeder for golden-crowned kinglets
Golden-crowned Kinglets by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Winter visitor | — |
| Alaska | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Alberta | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Arizona | Winter visitor | — |
| Arkansas | Winter visitor | — |
| British Columbia | Year-round resident | June–July |
| California | Year-round resident | April–July |
| Colorado | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Connecticut | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Delaware | Winter visitor | — |
| Florida | Winter visitor | — |
| Georgia | Winter visitor | — |
| Idaho | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Illinois | Winter visitor | — |
| Indiana | Winter visitor | — |
| Iowa | Winter visitor | — |
| Kansas | Winter visitor | — |
| Kentucky | Winter visitor | — |
| Louisiana | Winter visitor | — |
| Maine | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Manitoba | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Maryland | Winter visitor | — |
| Massachusetts | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Michigan | Winter visitor | — |
| Minnesota | Winter visitor | — |
| Mississippi | Winter visitor | — |
| Missouri | Winter visitor | — |
| Montana | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Nebraska | Winter visitor | — |
| Nevada | Year-round resident | May–July |
| New Brunswick | Year-round resident | June–July |
| New Hampshire | Year-round resident | June–July |
| New Jersey | Year-round resident | May–July |
| New Mexico | Winter visitor | — |
| New York | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Year-round resident | June–July |
| North Carolina | Winter visitor | — |
| North Dakota | Winter visitor | — |
| Northwest Territories | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Nova Scotia | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Nunavut | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Ohio | Winter visitor | — |
| Oklahoma | Winter visitor | — |
| Ontario | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Oregon | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Pennsylvania | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Prince Edward Island | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Quebec | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Rhode Island | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Saskatchewan | Year-round resident | June–July |
| South Carolina | Winter visitor | — |
| South Dakota | Winter visitor | — |
| Tennessee | Winter visitor | — |
| Texas | Winter visitor | — |
| Utah | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Vermont | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Virginia | Winter visitor | — |
| Washington | Year-round resident | May–July |
| West Virginia | Winter visitor | — |
| Wisconsin | Winter visitor | — |
| Wyoming | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Yukon | Year-round resident | June–July |
Frequently asked
What do golden-crowned kinglets eat?
Tiny insects, eggs and sap; suet in hard weather. At feeders: suet, suet dough.
How big is a Golden-crowned Kinglet?
3.1–4.3 in long and 0.1–0.3 oz.
Do golden-crowned kinglets use birdhouses?
No. Hanging cup near the trunk of a spruce or fir.
Sources
- Golden-crowned Kinglet — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Golden-crowned Kinglet life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Golden-crowned Kinglet — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.