Cedar Waxwing
Caledonia Wisconsin
The cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) is a member of the family
Bombycillidae or waxwing family of passerine birds. It is a
medium-sized, mostly brown, gray, and yellow bird named for its wax-like
wing tips. 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, and insects. The cedar
waxwing is not endangered.
Cedar waxwings are a medium-sized bird approximately 6–7 in (15–18
cm) long and weigh roughly 30 g (1.1 oz). They are smaller and more
brown than their close relative, the Bohemian waxwing (which breeds
farther to the north and west).
Preferred habitat consists of trees at the edge of wooded areas, or
"open" forests, especially those that provide access to berry sources as
well as water. They are frequently seen in fruiting trees. Waxwings are
attracted to the sound of running water, and love to bathe in and drink
from shallow creeks.
-wiki
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