Cedar Waxwing Watching in Oregon

The Cedar Waxwing is certainly one of the more striking birds you can find in Oregon, though it's also not among the more common. They do live all year round in most of the northern United States, but their numbers are fairly low over most of Oregon, so finding one is a special treat. This bird is about 6 inches long and has a mostly yellow underside and a black mask, though its most prominent feature is the bright red drops on the wing.Cedar Waxwings are also known for preferring to feed on fruit, and in fact can do so exclusively for months at a time. They generally eat smaller fruits like raspberries and even strawberries, so they'll often be found in backyards when wild berries aren't available in an area.

Habitats for Cedar Waxwings

The Cedar Waxwing usually lives in open forests rather than thick wooded areas, and they are almost found near a stream or river as well. Keeping their strong perference for fruit in mind, it's best to look for them near where wild berries are found. They are sometimes found in the Tualatin National Wildlife Refuge during spring and summer, but they are not considered common in the reserve.

Best seasons to see Cedar Waxwings in Oregon

Some Cedar Waxwings spend summers in Canada and winters in the southern US and Mexico, but Oregon is one of the areas where they can live all year round. Spring and summer bring the best chances of finding them, though they are usually difficult to spot even then.

Cedar Waxwings in Oregon summary

Typical habitat: Open wooded areas near streams and wild berries
Seasons: All year round, but spring and summer are best
Abundance: Present, but not common in Oregon

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