FEATHERY FRIDAY # 67

FEATHERY FRIDAY #67

We’re going to that island country of Japan to see if we can find a very special and gorgeous bird! So pack your bags, cameras and binoculars and let’s head out on today’s adventure!

MEET THE JAPANESE WAXWING!

   Range/Habitat: Northeast Asia/ forests

   Diet: Omnivore: fruit, berries, insects

   Length: 6 ½”

   Conservation Status: near threatened

Fun Facts:

•          Japanese Waxwings are pinkish-brown.
•         They have black bibs and eye markings.
•          Japanese waxwings have a large crest of feathers on their head.
•          Japanese waxwings lack the waxing covering on the end of her wings.
•     They are sociable.

Japanese waxwings are so cute! We love meeting little birds from all over the world! What birds do you like seeing?