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Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Bombycillidae ›Genus: Bombycilla

About

The Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) is a starling-sized passerine bird that breeds in the northern forests of Eurasia and North America. It has mainly buff-grey plumage, black face markings and a pointed crest. Its wings are patterned with white and bright yellow, and some feather tips have the red waxy appearance that give this species its English name. The three subspecies show only minor differences in appearance. Females are similar to males, although young birds are...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bohemian Waxwing?
The scientific name of Bohemian Waxwing is Bombycilla garrulus.
What kingdom does Bohemian Waxwing belong to?
Bohemian Waxwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bohemian Waxwing belong to?
Bohemian Waxwing belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bohemian Waxwing belong to?
Bohemian Waxwing belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Bohemian Waxwing belong to?
Bohemian Waxwing belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Bohemian Waxwing belong to?
Bohemian Waxwing belongs to the family Bombycillidae.
What genus does Bohemian Waxwing belong to?
Bohemian Waxwing belongs to the genus Bombycilla.