Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
The Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) is a strikingly beautiful bird native to North America, renowned for its sleek plumage and distinctive crest. Known for its social nature, this species often travels in flocks and is easily spotted feasting on berries in parks and gardens during the spring and summer months.
| 🇫🇷 | Jaseur d'Amérique |
| 🇩🇪 | Zedernseidenschwanz |
| 🇲🇽 | Ampelis americano |
| Taxonomy | |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bombycillidae |
How to Identify
The Cedar Waxwing is often confused with the Bohemian Waxwing. However, the Cedar Waxwing can be distinguished by its greenish belly, which is a key identifying feature.
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Characteristics
| Length | 15–18cm |
| Weight | 30g |
| Wingspan | 22-30cm |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 eggs |
| Incubation | 11-13 days |
| Fledging | 14-18 days |
| Sexual Maturity | 1 year |
| Source | Wikipedia |
Where and When to Spot
You can observe Cedar Waxwings during late spring and summer in the forests of all major parks in Montreal.
Observation Records by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Angrignon | - | x | - | - |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | x | - | - | - |
| Parc des Rapides, Lachine | - | x | - | - |
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.