(OC) Mean lookin' gremlin giving me a glare

Caption

A Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) perches on a tree branch on a cool Fall's day, staring down the camera head-on.

Ruby-crowned Kinglets are tiny and energetic birds, although this specimen had the good manners to pose for the camera. The namesake ruby crown is a feature of male specimens. Their crown is typically kept down and discrete, flaring up when excited. The crown of this specimen, if even present at all, is unseen.

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head-on pictures of birds always delight me. lil' dude's got what looks like furrowed eyebrows and a frown. i took their picture months ago and i still can't get over them. it's that angerey face 😡.

I'm fairly confident in their identification. Front facing birds can be a pain to narrow down, but I have a profile shot of them that gives enough identifying details for me to have more confidence.

::: spoiler Profile shot

Caption

The previously pictured Kinglet, still on their tree branch, turns to their right, giving a profile perspective. ::: ::: spoiler 🤓 Setting

• Location: Sedona Wetlands Preserve. Sedona, Arizona, US.
• Timestamp: 2022-11-25T15:03:23-06:00

Picture specs

• Camera make and model: Nikon D7100
• Lens make and model: Tamron A022
• Shutter speed: 1/800s
• Aperture: F 8.0
• ISO: 1000
• Focal length: 550mm*

*This is a full frame lens on a crop sensor camera. Effective focal length is approx. 825mm. :::