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Physical Description:
Cedar Waxwings have plush plumage. The approximate weight of this organism is 32 g. The approximate length is 15.5cm. Adults have grayish-brownish plumage on their low body. Their feathers are tipped with red droplets, and their tail is square shaped with a yellow band around the tip. On their head, they have a black mask that surrounds their eyes with a speck of white. Male and Female waxwing are very similar, however males have a darker chin patch. During pregnancy females birds may slightly weigh more than the male. Juvenile waxwings are greyer than adults and haven’t yet developed the red droplets on their feathers.

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The waxwing only live in North America. Their breeding range extends to the southern

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