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20-Mar-2022

Bohemian waxwing is one of my favorite birds.
Waxwings have red, waxy tips on some of their wing feathers and yellow tips on the tail.
The color comes from carotenoid pigments found in the fruit waxwings eat. As the birds get older, the waxy tips get bigger.

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Kevin D Warren19-Apr-2022 19:40
Wonderful detail and color - such a great shot!
fotabug30-Mar-2022 18:13
This is a fantastic image! V
Philip Game25-Mar-2022 11:11
Such an exquisitely detailed capture.
silverghost195124-Mar-2022 14:38
voted: Keeping his own company.
Raymond Ma23-Mar-2022 03:20
I can see why...the colors and the patterns against the grey body is beautiful. Lovely shot. v
Danad21-Mar-2022 15:17
A beautiful close-up with great details and gorgeous colors.
*V*
Allan Jay21-Mar-2022 15:13
Gorgeous colours …amazing bokeh!
Graeme21-Mar-2022 09:58
What a beautiful waxwing, Anitta. Captured superbly with tack-sharp details.V
joseantonio21-Mar-2022 09:23
love those colors in the feathers.V.