Waxwings
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Bombycillidae
The waxwings are a group of passerine birds characterised by soft, silky plumage and unique red tips to some of the wing feathers. There are 3 species worldwide, 2 in Britain.
Common name | Binomial | Status |
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Cedar Waxwing | Bombycilla cedrorum | A rare vagrant |
Bohemian Waxwing | Bombycilla garrulus | A winter visitor |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain