Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Physical Characteristics
Size
5.5-6.7 inches
Wingspan
8.7-11.8 inches
Weight
1.1 oz
Plumage
Silky plumage, brown/gray/yellow, black mask, yellow tail tip, red waxy wing tips
Distinctive Features
Silky plumage
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Open woodlands, orchards, suburban areas
🍽️ Diet
Primarily fruit and berries, some insects in summer
🦅 Behavior
Highly social, nomadic, moves in flocks, catches insects aerially
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Irregular migrant, wanders in search of fruit
🎵 Sounds
High, thin whistles
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Cedar Waxwings have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 5.5-6.7 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Cedar Waxwing sound like?
Cedar Waxwings make High, thin whistles. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Cedar Waxwings live?
Cedar Waxwings inhabit open woodlands, orchards, suburban areas. Irregular migrant, wanders in search of fruit
What do Cedar Waxwings eat?
The diet of Cedar Waxwings consists primarily of primarily fruit and berries, some insects in summer. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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