Bohemian Waxwing
NameBohemian Waxwing
Common NameBohemian Waxwing
Scientific NameBombycilla garrulus
FamilyBombycillidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly fawn-grey with a prominent crest. It features a black mask extending through the eye, a black chin, and a yellow tip on the tail. The wings display white and yellow markings, along with distinctive red, wax-like tips on some secondary flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a high-pitched, trilling, and often buzzing 'sii-sii-sii' or 'sirrrr' sound, typically given in flight or while perched.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsboreal forest, taiga, open woodland, parks, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the northern coniferous forests (taiga) of North America (Alaska, Canada) and Eurasia (Scandinavia, Russia). Winters further south, often irruptively, depending on berry crops.
Identifying Featuresprominent crest, black mask, yellow-tipped tail, red wax-like wing tips, silky fawn-grey plumage
Description
The Bohemian Waxwing is a sleek, medium-sized passerine known for its silky plumage and prominent crest. These social birds are often seen in large flocks, especially during winter when they forage for berries.
