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North America
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
About this species
The Cedar Waxwing (Bombycillidae) is widely distributed across North America, where it favours forest environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Cedar Waxwing is part of the order Passeriformes and the Bombycillidae family. Its preferred habitat is forest, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Bombycillidae family and Passeriformes order.
