Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Least Concern
The Cedar Waxwing is one of the sleekest, most elegant birds in North America! They have silky plumage, a black mask like a superhero, and a crest that sweeps back. Their wing feathers have bright red tips that look like drops of sealing wax!
Waxwings are incredibly social and sometimes pass berries beak-to-beak down a line of birds! They love fruit so much they sometimes eat fermented berries and get a little tipsy.
Size
About the size of a sparrow
Small (15-25 cm)
Wingspan: 30 cm
Weight: 32 g
Colors
brown
yellow
gray
red
Habitat
foresturban
Diet
berriesinsects
Fun Facts
- ✨They sometimes get drunk from eating fermented berries!
- ✨They pass berries down a line of birds beak-to-beak!
- ✨The red waxy tips on their wings are made of special pigments.
- ✨They're one of the few birds that can survive on fruit alone.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: increasing 📈