Cedar Waxwing Bombycilla cedrorum
A migratory bird breeding in Southern Canada and wintering in Southern USA. This mid-sized bird usually eats berries and fruits and prefers being in small flocks.
Specs
| Length | 14-17cm |
| Weight | 20-30g |
| Wingspan | 25-30cm |
Common Names
| German | Zedernseidenschwanz |
| English | Cedar Waxwing |
| French | Jaseur d'Amérique |
| Spanish | Ampelis americano |
Taxonomy
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bombycillidae |
| Species | Bombycilla cedrorum |
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How to Identify
Very similar to the Bohemian Waxwing. The green belly is the main distinctive characteristic.
Where and When to Spot
Late spring and summer in forests in all major parks in Montreal.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Angrignon | - | x | - | - |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | x | - | - | - |
| Parc des Rapides | - | x | - | - |
Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.