flightman Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 The bird on the right seems to be showing a little yellow in its crown, like a GCKI; along with mostly reddish-orange, like a RCKI which I don't think shows any yellow. Which species is it? This morning in Jones Beach NY. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Right is Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Golden-crowned never shows a crown that red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Thanks. I wish I had a better view of it but it's sorta nice to get them in the same shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Any other photos? I'm not convinced the right bird is a Ruby-Crowned. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, IKLland said: Any other photos? I'm not convinced the right bird is a Ruby-Crowned. Now comes the usual pang of uncertainty and dread as I start to second guess my ID...I'm no longer sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) Strong black border visible on the left side of the colored crest, and there's some yellow visible if you view the photo full-sized. I'm transferring to Team Golden. Edited October 19, 2022 by Charlie Spencer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Charlie Spencer said: Strong black border visible on the left side of the colored crest, and there's some yellow visible if you view the photo full-sized. Good point, I think you're right. Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Just now, Quiscalus quiscula said: Good point, I think you're right. Sorry... You've caught far more of my mistakes than I of yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Looking at photos on ebird, I've found photos of GCKI with almost completely Red crowns. It's a GCKI IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 23 minutes ago, IKLland said: Any other photos? I'm not convinced the right bird is a Ruby-Crowned. I saw both species but did not get another photo of that bird. I got this shot of a GCKI 27 seconds earlier. It only shows a bit of reddish-orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Both birds are Golden-crowns. GCKI have orange at the rear, and RCKI lacks the black border. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Previous ID withdrawn. Agree with Golden-crowned Kinglet for both birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 For the record, this larger view does show a black border on the left side (as we view it). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Agreed both are Golden-crowned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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