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Cedar Waxwing (2)

The tips of the tail are usually yellow as seen in the first picture. If the bird eats berries
(containing rhodoxanthin) from a honeysuckle bush while the tail feathers are growing
the coloration becomes more orange.
Article on dietary coloration.

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