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Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulusOrder: PASSERIFORMESFamily: Waxwings (Bombycillidae)

Breeding Location:

Forest, Marshes



Breeding Type:

Monogamous, Colonial



Breeding Population:

Fairly common to uncommon, Widespread in range in winter.



Egg Color:

Pale blue gray with black markings at large end



Number of Eggs:

2 - 6



Incubation Days:

14 - 15



Egg Incubator:

Female



Nest Material:

Sticks, lichen, stems and grass., Lined with mosses and fine materials.



Migration:

Migratory



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Overview

Bohemian Waxwing: Large waxwing with gray upperparts, pink-gray crest, black mask and chin, and gray underparts. The wings are black with a sharp yellow or white line and red spots on primaries (visible when folded). Tail is dark and yellow-tipped with cinnamon-brown undertail coverts.

Range and Habitat

Bohemian Waxwing: Widespread throughout Europe, Asia, and North America; preferred habitats include open woodlands.

Breeding and Nesting

Bohemian Waxwing: Two to six pale blue gray eggs, marked with black at larger end, are laid in a nest made of sticks, lichens, stems, and grass, lined with mosses and fine plant materials, and built far out on a horizontal limb, from 4 to 50 feet above the ground. Incubation ranges from 14 to 15 days and is carried out by the female.

Foraging and Feeding

Bohemian Waxwing: Eats mostly fruits and insects, especially insect pests; also drinks sap. Often forages close to other birds on the ground and in trees.

Readily Eats

Apple Slices, Currants, Canned Peas

Vocalization

Bohemian Waxwing: Sings while flying, uttering continuous twitters and chatter. Call is an abrasive "scree" or "zirrrr."

Similar Species

Bohemian Waxwing: Cedar Waxwing is smaller and browner, has white undertail coverts, and lacks black, yellow, and white on wings.

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Family Waxwing (Bombycillidae)_blue
Species Bombycilla garrulus
Length6.25 - 8.25 Inches
Wingspan13.5 Inches

Bohemian Waxwing

Bohemian Waxwing: Large waxwing with gray upperparts, pink-gray crest, black mask and chin, and gray underparts. The wings are black with a sharp yellow or white line and red spots on primaries (visible when folded). Tail is dark and yellow-tipped with cinnamon-brown undertail coverts.

● Song: "scree", "zirrrr"

● Foraging & Feeding: Bohemian Waxwing: Eats mostly fruits and insects, especially insect pests; also drinks sap. Often forages close to other birds on the ground and in trees.

● Breeding & nesting: Bohemian Waxwing: Two to six pale blue gray eggs, marked with black at larger end, are laid in a nest made of sticks, lichens, stems, and grass, lined with mosses and fine plant materials, and built far out on a horizontal limb, from 4 to 50 feet above the ground. Incubation ranges from 14 to 15 days and is carried out by the female.

● Similar species: Bohemian Waxwing: Cedar Waxwing is smaller and browner, has white undertail coverts, and lacks black, yellow, and white on wings.

Flight Pattern

Strong rapid flight with a series of rapid wing beats alternating with wings pulled briefly to sides.
Bohemian Waxing Breeding Male Body Illustration
● Range & Habitat: Bohemian Waxwing: Widespread throughout Europe, Asia, and North America; preferred habitats include open woodlands.
BreedingMonogamous, Colonial
PopulationFairly common to uncommon, Widespread in range in winter.
MigrationMigratory
Weight2 Ounces