Range.—Mexican border of the United States from southern Texas to Arizona and Lower California.
GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET
748. Regulus satrapa. 4 inches
Male with crown orange and yellow, bordered with black; female with yellow crown.
Although very small, these birds are very rugged and endure the severe storm and low temperatures of our northern states apparently with little concern, for they always seem to be happy. They are always busily engaged among the underbrush of side hills and along the banks of brooks, hunting for the scanty fare that awaits them.
Song.—A few weak chips, chirps and trills.
Nest.—A large ball of soft green mosses and feathers, suspended from the small twigs in the tops of coniferous trees; it is neatly hollowed out for the reception of the six to nine eggs that are laid; eggs creamy white, minutely but profusely specked with brown (.56 × .44).
Range.—N. A., breeding from Northern U. S. northward and farther south in mountain ranges; winters throughout the U. S.
