_Bombycilla garrula_
Similar to the Cedar Waxwing, but larger, the
primary coverts and secondaries tipped with white,
the primaries tipped with white or yellow, the
under tail-coverts chestnut. L. 8.
_Range._ Western Canada; in winter east to
Minnesota and rarely as far as Connecticut.
Glen Ellyn, one record, Jan. 22, 1908. SE. Minn.,
irregular W.V., until Apl. 1.
There are comparatively few authentic records of this beautiful bird
east of the Alleghanies. Enthusiastic bird-students are, I fear, apt to
give Waxwings, seen in winter, the benefit of the doubt and call them
'Bohemians.' Look especially for the white marks on the Bohemian's
wings. Its large size might not be apparent unless the two species were
seen together.