Cedar Waxwing

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Berry bushes (extreme vagrant).
Diet: Berries.
Best time to spot: American; no yellow in the wing.

When to look

A rare visitor, not a resident. There is no dependable season, though most rarities are found during spring and autumn migration. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.

How rare is it?

The Cedar Waxwing sits in our Legendary tier for the UK: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.

Recent UK sightings

Similar birds

• Bohemian WaxwingUncommon · Berry-laden trees (winter)
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• Acadian FlycatcherLegendary · Scrub (extreme vagrant)
• Alder FlycatcherLegendary · Scrub (extreme vagrant)
• Aleutian TernLegendary · Seabird colonies (extreme vagrant)
• American KestrelLegendary · Open country (extreme vagrant)

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