Bohemian Waxwing
NameBohemian Waxwing
Common NameBohemian Waxwing
Scientific NameBombycilla garrulus
FamilyBombycillidae
Wingspan (cm)33.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsPredominantly grayish-brown with a prominent crest, black mask through the eye, and a black chin. The undertail coverts are rufous, and the tail is tipped with yellow. The wings feature white and yellow markings, and often distinctive red, wax-like tips on the secondary feathers.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched, trilling 'sii-sii-sii' or 'zreee' call, often given in flight or while feeding.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsboreal forest, open woodland, parks, gardens, urban areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the boreal forests of northern North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters further south, often irrupting into more temperate regions when food sources are scarce in their breeding grounds.
Identifying Featuresprominent crest, black mask, yellow-tipped tail, red wax-like tips on secondary feathers, sleek grayish-brown plumage
Description
A sleek, medium-sized passerine with a prominent crest, black mask, and soft, silky plumage. They are highly social, often seen in large flocks, especially during winter migrations, feeding voraciously on berries.
