Learn 100 Common Valley Birds Blog Post Species #81/100
Few things on earth fill us with as much delight as birds, and knowing them by name only adds to our pleasure. In California’s Central Valley, with only a little bit of effort, anyone can learn 100 local bird species. Especially since on a daily basis Valley Residents come in contact with at least a dozen species that most recognize, but may not know the name of. The intent of this blog is for followers to learn about and be able to identify 100 common valley birds.
A Reflections of the Natural World Blog Post Series by Jim Gain
WHAT’S IN A NAME
Cedar Waxwing – Bombycilla cedrorum
Name Roots: (Gr. bombyx, “silk”; ML. cilla, “tail” – L. cedrorum, “of the cedars”)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
One of only three species worldwide in the family Bombycillidae, the Cedar Waxwing is named for the red, waxlike tips on the secondary flight-feathers of adult birds.
DISTRIBUTION STATUS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY
The Cedar Waxwing is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be found in backyards, city parks and most habitats with trees.
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