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Songbirds
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
The cedar waxwing is a member of the family Bombycillidae or waxwing family of passerine birds. It is a medium-sized bird that is mainly brown, gray, and yellow.
Sleek, crested and silky tan with a black mask and a yellow-tipped tail.
- Scientific name
- Bombycilla cedrorum
- Group
- Songbirds
- Main color
- Brown
- Conservation (IUCN)
- Least concern
Size and shape
Cedar waxwings are medium-sized birds around 6–7 in (15–18 cm) long and weighing roughly 30 g (1 oz).
Diet
Cedar waxwings eat berries and sugary fruit year-round, including dogwood, serviceberry, cedar, juniper, hawthorn, and winterberry, with insects becoming an important part of the diet in the breeding season.
Range and habitat
Their preferred habitat consists of trees at the edge of wooded areas or forests, especially those that provide access to berry sources, as well as water.
Voice
The two common calls of these birds include very high-pitched whistles and buzzy trills about a half-second long, often represented as see or sree.
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Cedar Waxwing FAQ
How big is the Cedar Waxwing?
Cedar waxwings are medium-sized birds around 6–7 in (15–18 cm) long and weighing roughly 30 g (1 oz).
What does the Cedar Waxwing eat?
Cedar waxwings eat berries and sugary fruit year-round, including dogwood, serviceberry, cedar, juniper, hawthorn, and winterberry, with insects becoming an important part of the diet in the breeding season.
How do I identify a Cedar Waxwing?
Sleek, crested and silky tan with a black mask and a yellow-tipped tail.
Where does the Cedar Waxwing live?
Their preferred habitat consists of trees at the edge of wooded areas or forests, especially those that provide access to berry sources, as well as water.
Is the Cedar Waxwing endangered?
No. The IUCN Red List rates the Cedar Waxwing as least concern (status read from Wikidata).
Facts on this page are summarized from the Wikipedia article on the Cedar Waxwing (read October 27, 2026) and conservation status from Wikidata. Quick ID notes are Birdstagram's own summary.