The cedar waxwing is found throughout the U.S., much of Canada and down into Central America. I've always wanted to see one because they have some unique visual characteristics. I got that opportunity at a bird blind in Caprock Canyons State Park in the Texas Panhandle.
The cedar waxwing has a crest, a black mask bordered with white, a peachy brown head and chest, a pale yellow belly, a yellow tip on a dark tail, and red tips on the secondary feathers.
The red spot on the wingtip looks like a trick of the light. Such a random spot! I love its cardinal-like hairdo.
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