msilver2 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Photo was taken 2/16/2013 in Denver. I was told this was a ruby crowned kinglet. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLTom Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 To me it looks like an American Goldfinch in it's Fall colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Ditto American Goldfinch. The wings are too dark for a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet, the bill is too thick and conical (seed eater) instead of slender and pointing (insectivore), and the head and body should be uniformly gray-greenish. For comparison, here a recent submission of an RCKI: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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