National Wildlife Federation
Songbird Postcard Series 501-8
CEDAR WAXWING (Bombycilla cedrorum)
Here is one of our handso nest song birds. The lovely Cedar Waxwing is noted for his po
liteness. For reasons not definitely established, Cedar Waxwings have time and again been
seen to pass food along-one to the other. It may be they are feeling well satisfied-but
whatever the reason they politely pass along a choice cherry or seed. Although much of
their food is composed of weed seeds and insects, they have a definite fondness for fruit
and are not always welcome in the orchard or garden. They are sociable, friendly birds
and once the nesting season is over they gather in large flocks and stay together through
the winter.
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