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Cedar Waxwing.


Cedar Waxwing.
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Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-01-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma EX 50-500mm f/4-6.3 APO HSM DG
Exposure: f/7.6, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Yellow Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-01-17 10:42
Viewed: 1865
Points: 47
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) is a member of the family Bombycillidae or waxwing family of passerine birds. It breeds in open wooded areas in North America, principally southern Canada,the northern United States and North of Mexico.

The Cedar Waxwing eats berries and sugary fruit year-round, with insects becoming an important part of the diet in the breeding season. Its fondness for the small cones of the Eastern Redcedar (a kind of juniper) gave this bird its common name.

This species is irruptive, moving south in huge numbers if the berry supply fails in winter. It feeds in flocks outside of the nesting season, often in large flocks numbering hundreds of birds.


Preferred habitat consists of trees at the edge of wooded areas, or "open" forests, especially those that provide access to berry sources as well as water. Waxwings are attracted to the sound of running water, and love to bathe and drink from shallow creeks. In urban or suburban environments, waxwings often favor parkland with well-spaced trees, golf courses, cemeteries, or other landscaping with well-spaced trees, bushes that provide berries, and a water source, including fountains or birdbaths, is always a big plus.

It is 16.5 cm in length and weighs 32 g. It is smaller and browner than the Bohemian Waxwing, which breeds further north and west than the Cedar Waxwing in the North American part of its range. The tail is tipped with yellow, or orange in birds that have fed on berries of introduced Eurasian honeysuckles while growing tail feathers after molt. Adults have a pale yellow belly. Immature birds are streaked on the throat and flanks, and often do not have the black mask of the adults.

The nest is a loose open cup built with grass and twigs, lined with softer materials and supported by a tree branch averaging 2 to 6 meters above ground but, at times, considerably higher. The outer diameter of the nest is approximately 12cm to 16cm.

During courtship, the pair may pass a flower petal or insect back and forth repeatedly. Usually 4 or 5 eggs are laid and the female incubates them for 12 to 16 days. The eggs are oval shaped with a smooth surface and very little, if any, gloss. The egg shells are of various shades of light or bluish grey with irregular, dark brown spots or greyish-brown splotches. Both parents build the nest and feed the young. Typically, there are two broods during the mating season. Young leave the nest about 14 to 18 days after hatching.

Cedar Waxwings are also known as the Southern Waxwing, Canada Robin, Cedar Bird, Cherry Bird, or Recellet.

Saludos Luis52.
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Luis,
Only one comment:
PERFECT.
Mario.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-01-17 11:05]

Hi Luis,

Beautiful, sharp picture of a striking looking bird. The colors are magnificent. I've never seen one so TFS.

Jane

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 67 N: 1311] (5269)
  • [2007-01-17 11:49]

Hi Luis.
This is perfect capture hereof splendid bird with beautiful decoration on head.POV,details and colours are great.I like this composition with very nice pose of this bird.Very good focus and exposure.Useful and very informative note too.
Well done.Thanks for sharing.
Best greetings Milos

bonjour luis
dommage que le BG ne soit pas bleu,en tout cas cet oiseau est magnifique et je crois qu'il est rarement montré sur TN,en français je crois qu'il s'appelle "jaseur boreal".felicitations.
laurent

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (506)
  • [2007-01-17 12:21]

hello luis
you are presenting beautiful cedar photo. i like its exposure and colours. composition, point of view, background and details are great
TFS
greetings
izler

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 16 N: 495] (1861)
  • [2007-01-17 13:47]

Hi Luis,
Very well seen and captured. This bird has beautiful colours. Good composition and pov. Good focus and sharpness.
Tfs Paula

hi luis!
maybe a little messy bg but a nice
photo on this very beautiful bird
sharp and well composed

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2007-01-17 14:52]

Hola Luis,
Un pájaro precioso! Me encanta su color y su cara. Gran trabajo de medición de luz y una captura muy nítida.
Saludos, José M.

Lovely bird with great colors.
Excellent capture with a nice pose and ambience.
Andrea

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  • marcin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 0 N: 242] (1826)
  • [2007-01-17 15:23]

witam
bardzo przyzwoite zdjecie, podoba mi sie
pozdrawiam

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2007-01-17 18:59]

Hi Luis,
Great capture of a beautiful subject. I love these birds but it never looks as though i get any detail. Your composition, colors and details are excellent.
Rick

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2007-01-17 19:00]

Bonne prise,l'oiseau est superbe et les couleurs sont très jolies.
Merci!
joseph

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  • JPlumb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 637 W: 166 N: 889] (2884)
  • [2007-01-17 20:59]

Hi Luis, I've never seen a Cedar Waxwing, but then I guess that's what TrekNature is all about. This shot of yours is very good. You've composed it very well without a lot of clutter, with good depth of field and the colour and detail are very good.

Thanks, John

Hi Luis,
Lovly shot,beautiful bird,
I like the colours and detils.
tfs
Mircea

Hi Luis
Excellent shot,well composed,good job
Best Regards

* Piotr *

hi Luis, nice cleare adn beautiful bird. Good shot with nice litlee too dark coloures.
Marjan

Hello Luis,
This is a perfect capture of this superb bird. I wish I can see them more often. I have only one picture of this specie and it has nothing to do with yours which is so beautiful. Details, color, POV, DOF, pose of the bird, everything is so good here. This is a winner; I envy you right now :) I'm surprised that you have them in your country also... Thanks,
Claudine

Hi Luis
J'apprécie particulièrement la netteté du focus sur l'oiseau qui nous permet d'admirer le plumage.
Belle composition.
Merci et au revoir...JP
Les sourires demain

Nice job of it Luis. I've shot these birds here, and they will sit perched in this same position for long periods. Difficult most times to get a clear shot..
Well done.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1730 W: 0 N: 3938] (15810)
  • [2007-01-18 8:05]

Hi Luis,
Amanzingly beautiful colouration for this Cedar Waxwing. It looks like a painter would have carefully searched for a smooth "dégradé" in the colours of the plumage. Well composed picture too.
Best regards
Anne

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 989] (2897)
  • [2007-01-18 10:04]

Hello Luis,
I'm amazed at the bright yellow colour on this
Waxwing - it is so beautiful! Very nice POV and great sharpness. Great compositiion.
TFS, Ulla

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2267 W: 10 N: 2646] (15625)
  • [2007-01-18 18:47]

Muy bello Luis este pájaro, los colores son hermosos y magnífica textura... excelente, saludos

Otra maravilla Luis. Cuando abrí tu portfolio no sabía por cual decidirme ya que todas son magníficas. Bellos colores y unos detalles excelentes.
Salutaciones amigo. Juan Luis.

Hi Luis,

Great capture of the well defined cedar waxwing the posture is excellent on this very cooperative subject. :)

Hi Luis,
Beautiful, sharp picture of this nice bird. The colors are magnificent.

Biswarup

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