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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

Length14-17cm
Weight20-30g
Wingspan25-30cm

Common Names

GermanZedernseidenschwanz
EnglishCedar Waxwing
FrenchJaseur d'Amérique
SpanishAmpelis americano

Taxonomy

OrderPasseriformes
FamilyBombycillidae
SpeciesBombycilla cedrorum

How to Identify

Very similar to the Bohemian Waxwing. The green belly is the main distinctive characteristic.

Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) - Parc Île-de-la-Visitation - 2019-08-04
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) - Parc Îles-de-Boucherville - 2014-07-12

Where and When to Spot

Late spring and summer in forests in all major parks in Montreal.

SpringSummerFallWinter
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.


Last updated on 2023-12-15. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.