Ruby-crowned Hummingbird
Photo by Brian Kulvete / Macaulay Library
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Photo by David Turgeon / Macaulay Library
Which one is bigger?
Newer birding field guides, such as my Kenn Kaufman Focus Guide (year 2000), describe both of these very small birds as being 3 1/2 inches in size. I always thought the Ruby-throated Hummingbird was the smallest bird in Canada and the U.S., but apparently the Golden-crowned Kinglet is the same size. Actually neither of these birds is the smallest bird on this continent. The record belongs to the 3" Caliope Hummingbird, which happens to weigh just 2-3 gm. on average.
Please comment if you wish.
BarrytheBirder
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