Waxwing

Waxwing

The waxwings are three species of passerine birds classified in the genus Bombycilla. They are pinkish-brown and pale grey with distinctive smooth plumage in which many body feathers are not individually visible, a black and white eyestripe, a crest, a square-cut tail and pointed wings. Some of the wing feathers have red tips, the resemblance of which to sealing wax gives these birds their common name. According to most authorities, this is the only genus placed in the family Bombycillidae, although sometimes the family is extended to include related taxa that are more usually included in separate families: silky flycatchers, Hypocolius (Hypocoliidae), Hylocitrea (Hylocitreidae), palmchats (Dulidae) and the Hawaiian honeyeaters (Mohoidae). There are three species: the Bohemian waxwing, the Japanese waxwing and the cedar waxwing.

Waxwing (band)

Waxwing was an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1996 as a trio, with singer Rocky Votolato (19), bassist Andrew Hartley, and drummer Rudy Gajadhar they played their first show at the legendary Velvet Elvis in 1996, shortly before Rocky's brother, Cody Votolato, joined the band at just 15. Their first album, For Madmen Only, was released on Second Nature Recordings in 1999.

waxwing

Noun

1. Any of several songbirds of the genus Bombycilla, having crested heads, and red tips to the wings.