Cedar waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
The cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) is a member of the family Bombycillidae or waxwing family of passerine birds.
About the Cedar waxwing
The cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) is a member of the family Bombycillidae or waxwing family of passerine birds. It is a medium-sized bird that is mainly brown, gray, and yellow. Some of the wing feathers have red tips, which resemble sealing wax, giving the bird its common name. It is a native of North and Central America, breeding in open wooded areas in southern Canada and wintering in the southern half of the United States, Central America, and the far northwest of South America. Its diet includes cedar cones, fruit, holly berries, and insects. The cedar waxwing is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Fun Facts About Cedar waxwing
- Some of the wing feathers have red tips, which resemble sealing wax, giving the bird its common name.
- Its diet includes cedar cones, fruit, holly berries, and insects.
- It is a native of North and Central America, breeding in open wooded areas in southern Canada and wintering in the southern half of the United States, Central America, and the far northwest of South America.
Conservation Status
The Cedar waxwing is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Bombycillidae |
| Genus | Bombycilla |
| Species | Bombycilla cedrorum |
Range & Habitat
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