Waxwing: meaning, definitions and examples

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waxwing

 

[ หˆwรฆkswษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A waxwing is a type of passerine bird known for its soft plumage and distinctive red tips on its wing feathers. These birds are often found in North America and Eurasia, typically inhabiting forests and fruit-bearing trees. They are social birds, frequently seen in flocks, and are known for their diet that consists mainly of berries.

Synonyms

Bombycilla, Fruit-eating bird, Waxwing bird.

Examples of usage

  • The waxwing flock descended upon the berry bush.
  • I spotted a waxwing perched on a branch, singing melodiously.
  • During winter, waxwings often migrate in search of food.
  • The beauty of the waxwing's plumage is a delight to birdwatchers.
  • Seeing waxwings in the wild is a rare and special experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "waxwing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bico-de-lacre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคฎเคฌเคคเฅเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wacholderdrossel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung lilin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพัะบะพะฒะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ woskรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใ‚ฆใ‚ฝใ‚ฏใƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jaseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bisoรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mumkuลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๋ž์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงุฆุฑ ุงู„ุดู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voskovka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voskovka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œœ่œก้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voskovnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaxfuglar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปัˆั‹า› า›าฑัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mum quลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pรกjaro de cera

Etymology

The term 'waxwing' dates back to the early 19th century, derived from the distinctive wax-like tips found on the wing feathers of these birds. The word combines 'wax', reflecting the shiny appearance of the tips, and 'wing', indicating its classification as a bird. The genus name, Bombycilla, comes from the Latin word 'bombyx', meaning silk, emphasizing the soft and silky plumage of these species. Waxwings are part of two primary species, the Bohemian waxwing and the cedar waxwing, both of which are recognized for their colorful appearance and berry-dependent diet. These birds have intrigued ornithologists and bird lovers alike, resulting in a growing interest in their behavior and habitats throughout their natural ranges.