Japanese Waxwing
Japanese Waxwing (<em>Bombycilla japonica</em>) is a species of Waxwings (<em>Bombycillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Japanese Waxwing (Bombycilla japonica) is a species of Waxwings (Bombycillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A smaller waxwing with a red-tipped tail and a distinctive red patch on the wing; winters in East Asia feeding on berries; a rare and sought-after bird for birdwatchers.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Bombycilla; binomial: Bombycilla japonica; authority: (Siebold, 1824). Typical size: 16-17cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
