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Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

Photo by LadyLilac
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Having a feast on our mountain ash. I love the sound of these birds!

Notes:

Is this a cedar or bohemian waxwing?

Edit: Thanks for the ID, it's a Cedar Waxwing.

Species ID Suggestions

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum
Noah Citizen aka Olivier
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Comments (2)
LadyLilac
That's what I thought, but I always get the two mixed up. Thanks!
Noah Citizen aka Olivier
Bohemian and Cedar waxwings are very similar. However, Cedar waxwings lack the yellow spots on the wings and show white undercover tails.

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PublishedMay 12, 2013

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