Bohemian Waxwings in Nevada
When bohemian waxwings are present in Nevada, when they nest, which native Nevada plants feed them, and how to host them in a USDA 4a–10a yard.
- Status in Nevada
- Winter visitor
- Nesting window
- Does not typically nest here
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4a–10a
When to expect bohemian waxwings in Nevada
In Nevada, bohemian waxwings are winter visitors rather than breeders. Cold, dry winters in Reno and the north; mild winters in the south.
Great Basin cold desert in the north and Mojave hot desert around Las Vegas.
Native Nevada plants that attract bohemian waxwings
Of the regional native plants we track for Nevada, these 8 provide food or cover bohemian waxwings use:
Dark summer fruit and heavy caterpillar load.
White fruit and red winter stems; good thicket cover.
Berry-like cones feed bluebirds, solitaires and waxwings in winter.
Early yellow flowers for hummingbirds, then summer fruit.
Saskatoon berries ripen in early summer.
Tart red fruit that persists into winter.
Fruit and seed plus nest sites for Cactus Wrens.
Low evergreen with winter-persistent red fruit.
Feeding bohemian waxwings through the Nevada year
- Top foods: Raisins, Chopped apple.
- In Nevada's winter: Cold, dry winters in Reno and the north; mild winters in the south.
Full diet breakdown for bohemian waxwings · Best feeder for bohemian waxwings
Frequently asked
Are bohemian waxwings in Nevada year-round?
No. Bohemian Waxwings are winter visitors in Nevada and do not typically nest there.
What native plants attract bohemian waxwings in Nevada?
Chokecherry, Red-osier dogwood, Rocky Mountain juniper, Golden currant, Western serviceberry, Buffaloberry, Prickly pear, Bearberry are native plants in Nevada that provide food or cover for bohemian waxwings.
Bohemian Waxwings in other regions
Other backyard birds in Nevada
Sources
- Bohemian Waxwing — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Bohemian Waxwing life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Bohemian Waxwing — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Nevada
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.