About the Japanese Waxwing
The Japanese waxwing is a fairly small passerine bird in the waxwing family found in the eastern Palaearctic, where it breeds south of the breeding range of the related Bohemian waxwing, but overlaps extensively with it in winter. It feeds mainly on fruit and berries but also eats insects during the summer. The nest is a cup of twigs lined with grass and moss which is built in a tree. In males, the secondary wing feathers have red tips, the resemblance of which to sealing wax gives these birds their common name. It is listed by IUCN as Near Threatened, due to loss and degradation of its preferred forest habitat.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxwings (Bombycillidae) |
| Species | Bombycilla japonica |
| Species Codes | japwax1, JAWA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Japanese Waxwing belong to?
The Japanese Waxwing (Bombycilla japonica) belongs to the Waxwings family (Bombycillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Japanese Waxwing?
The Japanese Waxwing is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Japanese Waxwing?
The Japanese waxwing is a fairly small passerine bird in the waxwing family found in the eastern Palaearctic, where it breeds south of the breeding range of the related Bohemian waxwing, but overlaps extensively with it in winter. It feeds mainly on fruit and berries but also eats insects during the...
Where can I report a Japanese Waxwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Japanese Waxwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code japwax1, or on iNaturalist.