Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) in Scandinavia

The Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) is a waterfowl found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A waterbird that feeds on aquatic plants and small animals. It typically occurs in lakes, coasts and wetlands.

In the Nordic countries the Bohemian Waxwing is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Bohemian Waxwing

  • Bohemian Waxwing – song & calls
  • Bohemian Waxwing – breeding
  • Bohemian Waxwing – nest & eggs
  • Bohemian Waxwing – diet
  • Bohemian Waxwing – in winter
  • Bohemian Waxwing – migration

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Bombycilla garrulus
  • Family: Waterfowl
  • Habitat: Lakes, coasts and wetlands
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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