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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) - Parc Îles-de-Boucherville - 2014-07-12
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) - 2014-07-12

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

OrderPasseriformes
FamilyBombycillidae

Tips for Identifying This Species

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.

Notes about Whereabouts

You can observe Cedar Waxwings during late spring and summer in the forests of all major parks in Montreal.

Observations 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 - 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.

Characteristics

Length15–18cm
Weight30g
Wingspan22-30cm
Clutch Size2-6 eggs
Incubation11-13 days
Fledging14-18 days
Sexual Maturity1 year

Captured Moments

Photos

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