Waxwing: meaning, definitions and examples
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waxwing
[ หwรฆkswษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น bico-de-lacre
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฎเคฌเคคเฅเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Wacholderdrossel
๐ฎ๐ฉ burung lilin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพัะบะพะฒะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ woskรณwka
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฆใฝใฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท jaseur
๐ช๐ธ bisoรฑo
๐น๐ท mumkuลu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุงุฆุฑ ุงูุดู ุน
๐จ๐ฟ voskovka
๐ธ๐ฐ voskovka
๐จ๐ณ ่่ก้ธ
๐ธ๐ฎ voskovnik
๐ฎ๐ธ vaxfuglar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะปััา าาฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแชแฎแแแก แคแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mum quลu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.