Bohemian Waxwing
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NameBohemian Waxwing
Common NameBohemian Waxwing
Scientific NameBombycilla garrulus
FamilyBombycillidae
Wingspan (cm)33.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsPredominantly grayish-brown plumage with a distinctive reddish-brown crest. Features a black mask through the eye, a black chin, and a yellow-tipped tail. Secondary wing feathers have red wax-like tips, and primaries have yellow and white markings.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched, trilling or buzzing 'szeee' or 'sirrrr' call, often given in flight or while perched. They are generally quiet birds outside of these calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsboreal forest, taiga, open woodlands, shrublands, parks, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the boreal forests of northern North America (Alaska, Canada) and Eurasia (Scandinavia, Russia). Winters irregularly further south in North America (northern US) and central Europe, often irrupting in large numbers.
Identifying Featuresprominent crest, black mask and chin, red wax-like tips on secondary feathers, yellow-tipped tail, silky grayish-brown plumage
Description
A sleek, medium-sized passerine known for its silky plumage and prominent crest. These social birds often move in large flocks, especially during winter, feeding primarily on berries.
