Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific

by Charles K. Reed

WESTERN GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET.

748a. Regulus satrapa olivaceus. 4½ inches.

Range.—Alaska to southern California, on the Pacific coast. These little birds are found commonly in company with small flocks of the [Chickadee], and like them may be seen hanging on the under side of the outer ends of the coniferous trees in search of their insect food. They nest in the northern part of their range, building large, comfortable-looking structures of needles from the pines, strips of vines and grass, nicely lined with feathers. Four to eight eggs, dull white, spotted with brown and lilac (.55 × .42).