Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
A migratory bird breeding in Southern Canada and wintering in Southern USA. This mid-sized bird usually eats berries and fruits and prefers being in small flocks.
- 🇫🇷 Jaseur d'Amérique
- 🇩🇪 Zedernseidenschwanz
- 🇲🇽 Ampelis americano
Characteristics
- Length: 14-17cm
- Weight: 20-30g
- Wingspan: 25-30cm
How to Identify
Very similar to the Bohemian Waxwing. The green belly is the main distinctive characteristic.
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Where and When to Spot
Late spring and summer in forests in 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, Lachine | - | x | - | - |
"-" indicates no observation. It may not necessarily mean though that the species is absent from the park during that season.