Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)
A midsize migratory bird feeding mostly on fruits like berries. Mostly brown with white, yellow and red spots on the wings.
- 🇫🇷 Jaseur boréal
- 🇩🇪 Seidenschwanz
- 🇲🇽 Ampelis europeo
Characteristics
- Length: 16-19cm
- Weight: 30-40g
- Wingspan: 25-31cm
How to Identify
Aerodynamic shape of the head is unique for this species but can be confounded with its cousin the Cedar Waxwing. Different to the Cedar Waxwing, the main color of the Bohemian Waxwing is brown.
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Where and When to Spot
Only seen during winter and early spring feeding on bushes with berries. In summer they migrate to the North for breeding.
Observations by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boisé Des Douze | x | - | - | - |
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | x | - | - | - |
"-" indicates no observation. It may not necessarily mean though that the species is absent from the park during that season.