| Cedar Waxwing | Bohemian Waxwing |
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| SIZE: Smaller (7 inches) |
SIZE: Larger (8 inches) |
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BODY: Browner upperparts |
BODY: Grayer upperparts |
| TAIL: White undertail coverts | TAIL: Chestnut undertail coverts |
| WINGS: Lacks white or yellow spots | WINGS: White and yellow spots and bars on wings |
| SEASONALITY: Can be found in all seasons | SEASONALITY: Winter only in South Dakota |
| NOTES: Winter flocks often contain both species. Identification is more obvious when both species are seen together. | |
