waxwing

/ˈwæksˌwɪŋ/
noun
  1. A type of bird with soft, silky feathers, a crest, and small red tips on its wing feathers that look like sealing wax.
    • The cedar waxwing is known for its love of fruit.
    • Birdwatchers spotted a rare Bohemian waxwing in the park.
    • A flock of waxwings landed in the berry bush outside my window.
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