The Ruby-Crowned Kinglet has a ruby spot or stripe on the top of its head. It isn't always visible, but sometimes it really stands out. The little fella I saw today had the sun glistening off of his red mohawk. This isn't a picture of the bird I saw today, but it gives you an idea.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KGWy2uirdT-u1ODdubbuoH-QY1-zeHdwAAT_85e-AM2Nozh9sRy_0E5TFSEiWYDpiKNL_8w8tPoe_tKBwbxopmisWxTAeHEnI7t85o_njkPeg8xh7Qm3mQU4FpViWuFUS0v_UC7tpVFW/s400/Ruby-crowned+Kinglet.jpg)
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The other bird with a red spot today was a Downy Woodpecker. While the females have a pretty black and white pattern, the male has a bright red patch on the back of its head. On our bird walk in January we saw a female. I saw a male today along the creek. Very beautiful!
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