Bohemian Waxwing Similar Species Comparison

Adult

A prominent crest and a black mask over its "blushing" peachy face are characteristic marks of adults. Rusty undertail feathers can be hard to see.

Adult

Adults are gray overall with rusty undertail feathers and a "blushing" peachy face. Note the yellow tipped tail and white rectangles on the wings.

Adult

Often perches on exposed branches from which it flies out and back after flying insects.

Adult

Large, full-bodied songbird with a prominent crest. Two white rectangles are often visible on the wings of perched birds.

Adult

Foraging birds often perch acrobatically at the tips of thin branches to reach fruit, which it swallows whole.

Adult

During the nonbreeding season forms large and noisy flocks in search of fruit.

Adult

Juvenile

Adult

Breeds in open evergreen forests where it often perches on exposed branches.

Flock

Forms large foraging flocks during the nonbreeding season, following fruiting trees.

Flock (with Cedar Waxwing)

Often in large groups, especially during the winter months, and sometimes flocks with Cedar Waxwings.

Adult

Bohemian Waxwings are social birds that occur in tight knit groups during the nonbreeding season.