Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
A sleek, crested bird with a silky brown plumage, black mask, yellow tail tip, and distinctive red waxy wing tips. Often seen in flocks gorging on berries.
Field Note
Cedar Waxwings sometimes pass berries to each other one by one down a line of birds perched on a branch — like they're sharing snacks!
Where to Spot It at ABNC
Look in fruiting shrubs and trees around ABNC, especially serviceberry, crabapple, and mountain ash. They often travel in large, high-flying flocks.
Habitat
Why It Matters
Cedar Waxwings are important seed dispersers — they eat berries whole and spread seeds across the landscape in their droppings.
Good to Know
Cedar Waxwings are super fancy birds with a cool crest on their head and bright waxy red dots on their wings. They travel in big flocks and love eating berries!