Bohemian Waxwing
NameBohemian Waxwing
Common NameBohemian Waxwing
Scientific NameBombycilla garrulus
FamilyBombycillidae
Wingspan (cm)33.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsOverall grayish-brown plumage with a prominent crest on the head. Features a distinctive black mask through the eye, a reddish-brown forehead, and a black chin. The wings display white and yellow markings, along with unique red, wax-like tips on the secondary feathers. The tail is tipped with a bright yellow band.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched, trilling 'szeee' or 'sreee' call, often heard from flocks in flight or while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsboreal forest, coniferous forest, open woodlands, parks, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the boreal forests of northern North America and Eurasia. Winters irregularly further south, often in large, nomadic flocks, following fruit crops.
Identifying Featuresprominent crest, black mask, red wax-like wing tips, yellow tail tip, silky plumage
Description
A sleek, medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its prominent crest and soft, silky plumage. This species is highly nomadic, often moving in large flocks in search of abundant fruit crops, as seen with the berry in its mouth.
