About the Cedar Waxwing
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. Some of the wing feathers have red tips which resemble sealing wax, giving these birds their common name. It is a native of North and Central America, breeding in open wooded areas in southern Canada and wintering in the southern half of the United States, Central America, and the far northwest of South America. Its diet includes cedar cones, fruit, holly berries, and insects. The cedar waxwing is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxwings (Bombycillidae) |
| Species | Bombycilla cedrorum |
| Species Codes | cedwax, CEDW, CEWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cedar Waxwing belong to?
The Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) belongs to the Waxwings family (Bombycillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cedar Waxwing?
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. Some of the wing feathers have red tips which resemble sealing wax, giving these birds their common name. It is a native of North and Cent...
Where can I report a Cedar Waxwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Cedar Waxwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cedwax, or on iNaturalist.