Bohemian Waxwing
Description: Tan or grayish bird with white wing patch, red "wax" on wing tips, a yellow tail tip and reddish brown under tail. Similar to cedar waxwing but wing and under-tail markings along with slightly larger size distinguish it.
Habitat: Nomadic and highly variable, often near fruit trees when it ventures to New York. These birds form in irruptive winter flocks when food in their Canadian breeding grounds is scarce. Often flocks with Cedar waxwings. Usually only seen during winter and early spring.
Nest/Eggs: Does not nest in New York.
Diet: Feeds on fruit, such as Sumac, wild grape, Crab-apple and various ornamental fruits.
Habitat: Nomadic and highly variable, often near fruit trees when it ventures to New York. These birds form in irruptive winter flocks when food in their Canadian breeding grounds is scarce. Often flocks with Cedar waxwings. Usually only seen during winter and early spring.
Nest/Eggs: Does not nest in New York.
Diet: Feeds on fruit, such as Sumac, wild grape, Crab-apple and various ornamental fruits.