Cedar Waxwing

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'''Size:''' 6-7 inches (14-17cm)

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'''Habitat:''' ~~Throughout~~ North America. Found in open woodlands wherever fruit can be found.

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'''Habitat:''' North America. Found in open woodlands wherever fruit can be found.

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'''Status:''' Populations are increasing throughout its range.

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'''Status:''' Least Concern. '''Global Population:''' 15,000,000 mature individuals. Populations are increasing throughout its range.

'''Diet:''' Fruit and insects.

'''Cool Facts:''' Cedar waxwings lead nomadic lives following the ripening of fruit. Winters are spent in the southern regions of North American and summers in the north.

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The name "waxwing" comes from the waxy red areas found in variable numbers on the tips of the secondary feathers of some birds. It is believed that these red areas may be a signaling function in mate selection.

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While most Cedar Waxwings have yellow tail tips, ones with orange found in the Northeast began appearing in the 1960’s. The coloration is cause by berries from an introduced species of honeysuckle to the area. If a waxwing eats the honeysuckle berries while it is growing a tail feather, the tip of the feather will be orange.

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While most Cedar Waxwings have yellow tail tips, ones with orange found in the Northeast began appearing in the 1960’s. The coloration is cause by berries from an introduced species of honeysuckle to the area. If a waxwing eats the honeysuckle berries while it is growing a tail feather, the tip of the feather will be orange.

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Unlike most birds that regurgitate fruit seeds that they eat, the Cedar waxwing defecates the seeds. Waxwings can live entirely on fruit for several months but are vulnerable to alcohol intoxication and death from eating fermented fruit.

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Unlike most birds that regurgitate fruit seeds that they eat, the Waxwing defecates the seeds. Waxwings can live entirely on fruit for several months but are vulnerable to alcohol intoxication and death from eating fermented fruit.

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 '''Size:''' 6-7 inches (14-17cm)
-'''Habitat:''' Throughout North America. Found in open woodlands wherever fruit can be found.
+'''Habitat:''' North America. Found in open woodlands wherever fruit can be found.
-'''Status:''' Populations are increasing throughout its range.
+'''Status:''' Least Concern.  '''Global Population:''' 15,000,000 mature individuals. Populations are increasing throughout its range.
 '''Diet:''' Fruit and insects.
 '''Cool Facts:'''  Cedar waxwings lead nomadic lives following the ripening of fruit. Winters are spent in the southern regions of North American and summers in the north.
 The name "waxwing" comes from the waxy red areas found in variable numbers on the tips of the secondary feathers of some birds. It is believed that these red areas may be a signaling function in mate selection.
 While most Cedar Waxwings have yellow tail tips, ones with orange found in the Northeast began appearing in the 1960’s. The coloration is cause by berries from an introduced species of honeysuckle to the area. If a waxwing eats the honeysuckle berries while it is growing a tail feather, the tip of the feather will be orange.
+Unlike most birds that regurgitate fruit seeds that they eat, the Cedar waxwing defecates the seeds.  Waxwings can live entirely on fruit for several months but are vulnerable to alcohol intoxication and death from eating fermented fruit.
-Unlike most birds that regurgitate fruit seeds that they eat, the Waxwing defecates the seeds.  Waxwings can live entirely on fruit for several months but are vulnerable to alcohol intoxication and death from eating fermented fruit.
 '''Found in [http://www.daz3d.com/shop/songbird-remix2-characters  Songbird ReMix Characters]'''