cedar waxwing

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cedar waxwing

A cedar waxwing perches on a branch, eating a red berry.

Definition

Noun: - A widely distributed North American songbird (Bombycilla cedrorum) characterized by its sleek brown, gray, and yellow plumage, a distinctive crest, and red, waxy tips on some wing feathers.

Usage
  • The cedar waxwing is often seen in flocks, feeding on berries.
  • We identified the bird at the feeder as a cedar waxwing by its sharp crest and yellow-tipped tail.
  • A flock of cedar waxwings descended upon the juniper tree.
Advanced Usage
  • As a subject of ornithological study: The migratory patterns and diet of the cedar waxwing are well-documented.
  • In descriptive natural writing: The silky plumage of the cedar waxwing gleamed in the afternoon light.
Variants and Related Words
  • Waxwing: The broader family (Bombycillidae) to which the cedar waxwing belongs. Other species include the Bohemian waxwing.
  • Bombycilla cedrorum: The scientific binomial name for the cedar waxwing.
Synonyms
  • Silk-tail (an occasional informal name referencing its smooth plumage).
  • Cedar bird (a less common variant of its name).
Related Phrases
  • A flock of waxwings: The typical social grouping for this species.
  • Waxy wing tips: Refers directly to the unique red secretions on the secondary feathers that give the bird its common name.
cedar waxwing

A cedar waxwing perches on a branch, eating a red berry.

Noun
  1. widely distributed over temperate North America

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