The Cedar Wax-wing

The Cedar Wax-wing is a sleek, crested, brown

Juvenile Cedar Wax-wing, photo taken by Little White River Studio Box 48, Iron Bridge

bird, with a yellow band on its tail. They slightly resemble Cardinals, with similar body shapes and crests. The Cedar Wax-wings got their name from the red tips on their wings, which kind of resemble little drops of wax. It is a very timid and smooth bird, not often spotted, and seems to be scared easily by watchers. These birds eat berries and usually fly in flocks. Their call is a high, thin lisp or zeee, which sometimes sounds trilly. You can find this bird in open woodlands, fruiting trees, and orchards. They stay here year-round and are widespread but rarely seen.