Open AccessCedar Waxwings
Author(s) -
Michael L. Avery,
Anthony G. Dufflney
Publication year - 2016
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.32747/2016.7207734.ws
Subject(s) - wildlife , geography , fish <actinopterygii> , treaty , wildlife trade , forestry , wildlife refuge , environmental protection , fishery , agroforestry , biology , ecology , political science , law
The cedar waxwing is one of two waxwing species found in North America. The other species is the Bohemian waxwing. Both belong to the avian family Bombycillidae. Prevention and control of cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) damage to small fruits such as blueberry, cherry, and strawberry is vexing to growers in many parts of the United States. Fully protected by the international Migratory Bird Treaty Act, waxwings cannot be taken without a depredation permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.