Cedar Waxwing Characteristics

Bombycilla cedrorum Appearance: Glossy multicolored feathers with

Cedar Waxwing like to eat berries, so
they can usually be found around
orchards and woodland areas.
Waxwings are known to be very social
birds, so when they travel in groups they
tend to eat in “shifts.” They can be found
mostly in flocks year-round, but mostly in
the winter. They are native to North and
Central America.
small red spots on the wings; yellow stripe on the
tail; mask-like markings on the face outlined in
white
Size: Approx. 6-7”
Call: High pitched; shrill song
Location: Near the orchard by the baseball field
and by the CFTA
Season: Year-round

Fun Facts Sources

Because they love berries, sometimes they can Birdorable
even get slightly intoxicated from eating too many Cornell Lab of Ornithology
overripe berries that have started fermenting. Pictures: Megan Leich