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Bombycillidae Collection

"Bombycillidae: The Graceful Waxwings" The Bombycillidae family, commonly known as waxwings

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Four Cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) feeding on Crabapple (Malus sp) fruit, Ithaca

Four Cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) feeding on Crabapple (Malus sp) fruit, Ithaca, New York, USA, February

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing
Plate 43 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) catching Crabapple (Malus sp) fruit in beak, New York

Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) catching Crabapple (Malus sp) fruit in beak, New York, USA, February

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) perched amongst Shadblow Serviceberry (Amelanchier

Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) perched amongst Shadblow Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) fruits in summer, New York, USA, June

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) perched in a tree, Whitstable, Kent, England, UK, February

Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) perched in a tree, Whitstable, Kent, England, UK, February

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Flock of Waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus) perched in a tree, with a crane in the background

Flock of Waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus) perched in a tree, with a crane in the background, Whitstable, Kent, England, UK, January

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), flock at dusk with moon, Finland, February

Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), flock at dusk with moon, Finland, February

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) feeding on snow covered Rowan (Sorbus sp) berries

Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) feeding on snow covered Rowan (Sorbus sp) berries. Jyvaskyla, Central Finland. December

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus), in snow. Finland, March

Waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus), in snow. Finland, March

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) perching near berries, Kuusamo, Finland, November

Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) perching near berries, Kuusamo, Finland, November

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Bohemian waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus) feeding on berries, Uto Finland October

Bohemian waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus) feeding on berries, Uto Finland October

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) on grape jelly birdfeeder, Marion Co. IL

Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) on grape jelly birdfeeder, Marion Co. IL
Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) on grape jelly birdfeeder, Marion, IL

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Bombycilla garrulus, Bohemian Waxwing perched on a tree branch by red berries

Bombycilla garrulus, Bohemian Waxwing perched on a tree branch by red berries

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Side view of a captive Japanese Waxwing, perched on a thin branch

Side view of a captive Japanese Waxwing, perched on a thin branch, showing the distinctive crest typical of this family, red tips on feathers, and black bib

Background imageBombycillidae Collection: Bombycilla garrulus, Bohemian waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus, Bohemian waxwing
Plate 34 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)



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"Bombycillidae: The Graceful Waxwings" The Bombycillidae family, commonly known as waxwings, encompasses several species including the Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) and Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus). These stunning birds are renowned for their sleek appearance and unique feeding habits. In New York, a Cedar waxwing delicately captures Crabapple fruit in its beak. Its vibrant plumage contrasts beautifully against the backdrop of the tree's branches. Similarly, another Cedar waxwing perches among Shadblow Serviceberry in a tranquil scene. Across the pond in Whitstable, Kent, England, a Waxwing finds solace on a tree branch during February. The image captures its elegance amidst nature's tranquility. In another breathtaking moment captured in Finland during dusk, an entire flock of Bohemian waxwings gathers with the moon as their witness. These remarkable creatures exhibit extraordinary feeding behaviors too. A Bohemian waxwing is spotted relishing snow-covered Rowan berries while others find sustenance amidst snowy landscapes or near juicy berries in Kuusamo and Uto Finland respectively. Whether it's feasting on fruits or braving harsh winters to survive, these bombycillidae species exemplify resilience and adaptability. Their presence adds charm to any environment they inhabit – from urban parks to rural forests – reminding us of nature's intricate beauty at every turn.