Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum 雪松太平鸟
The Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) is a medium-sized, sleek bird about 8 inches long, with a large head, short neck, and short, wide bill, featuring soft pastel colors, a distinctive flat crest, and a tail that can appear yellow or orange. It is social, nomadic, and often seen in flocks year‑round, feeding primarily on berries.
- First spotted
- 9 Sep 2025
- Seen at 3 places
- Brumley Nature PreserveMason Farm Biological ReserveSeattle, WA
- Group
- Perching
Field marks
- Length
- 8 in · 20 cm
- Colours
- Black · Brown · Gray · Red · Tan
- Wings
- Pointed
- Tail
- Rounded · Short · Square-tipped
- In flight
- Direct Flight · Flap/Glide
- Movement
- Migratory
- World population
- 64 million