Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
The adult Cedar Waxwing lives in open woodlands, forest edges, orchards, and suburban plantings where fruiting shrubs and trees are common. It is a smooth, agile flier that often sallies from perches to catch insects or moves through branches to pick berries. Its diet is heavily fruit-based, especially in winter, but insects become important during the breeding season. One notable feature is the waxy red tips on some wing feathers, which give the species its name.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Cedar Waxwing