Cedar Waxwings

Cedar waxwings are beautiful, multicolored birds that can be spotted year round in Northern California. They are medium-sized with brown bodies, gray tails, yellow legs and black-striped brown heads. They also have a backward drooping crest. On the tip of each wing is a red dot that resembles a drop of red wax, hence the "waxwing" in their name. Cedar waxwings travel in flocks and can be seen in fruiting trees or along water searching for insects. They can be found in environments ranging from woodlands and orchards to suburban gardens.