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.
Common Names
- Cedar Waxwing (en)
- Ampelis americano (es)
- Jaseur d'Amérique (fr)
- Zedernseidenschwanz (de)
How to Identify
Very similar to the Bohemian Waxwing. The green belly is the main distinctive characteristic.
Where & When to Spot
Late spring and summer in forests in all major parks in Montreal.
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
Park Île-de-la-Visitation - August 04, 2019
NIKON Z 6; 300mm f/4; Focal Length 420mm; Exposure 1/500; Aperture f16.0; Iso 500;
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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
park-iles-de-boucherville - July 12, 2014
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS; 4.3-215.0 mm; Focal Length 141mm; Exposure 1/160; Aperture f5.6; Iso 250;
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