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Bombycilla cedrorum
The Cedar Waxwing is a medium-sized, sleek bird with a large head, short neck, and short, wide bill. Waxwings have a crest that often lies flat and droops over the back of the head. The wings are broad and pointed, like a starling’s. The tail is fairly short and square-tipped. Cedar Waxwings are pale brown on the head and chest fading to soft gray on the wings. The belly is pale yellow, and the tail is gray with a bright yellow tip. The face has a narrow black mask neatly outlined in white. The red waxy tips to the wing feathers are not always easy to see.
Large flock in the Hackberry trees. Feeding on the berries in the wildlife habitat garden.
Spotted on Jan 5, 2013
Submitted on Jan 8, 2013
2 Comments
Yes I wait to see them come in every winter. they are only here a short time during migration, but the large flocks with their robber mask on clear most of the berries in the garden. Loved seeing the things you found on your holiday.
lovely birds. I saw wax spots on their wings around June and july. Those are really pretty!