Bohemian Waxwings in Oregon
When bohemian waxwings are present in Oregon, when they nest, which native Oregon plants feed them, and how to host them in a USDA 4b–9b yard.
- Status in Oregon
- Winter visitor
- Nesting window
- Does not typically nest here
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4b–9b
When to expect bohemian waxwings in Oregon
In Oregon, bohemian waxwings are winter visitors rather than breeders. Mild, rainy winters in the Willamette Valley; cold, snowy winters east of the Cascades.
Marine west-coast climate west of the Cascades; high desert to the east.
Native Oregon plants that attract bohemian waxwings
Of the regional native plants we track for Oregon, these 8 provide food or cover bohemian waxwings use:
Red fruit heads hang on through winter.
Dark summer fruit and heavy caterpillar load.
White fruit and red winter stems; good thicket cover.
Red fruit persists until late winter when other food is gone.
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.
Feeding bohemian waxwings through the Oregon year
- Top foods: Raisins, Chopped apple.
- In Oregon's winter: Mild, rainy winters in the Willamette Valley; cold, snowy winters east of the Cascades.
Full diet breakdown for bohemian waxwings · Best feeder for bohemian waxwings
Frequently asked
Are bohemian waxwings in Oregon year-round?
No. Bohemian Waxwings are winter visitors in Oregon and do not typically nest there.
What native plants attract bohemian waxwings in Oregon?
Smooth sumac, Chokecherry, Red-osier dogwood, Highbush cranberry, Rocky Mountain juniper, Golden currant, Western serviceberry, Buffaloberry are native plants in Oregon that provide food or cover for bohemian waxwings.
Bohemian Waxwings in other regions
Other backyard birds in Oregon
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 — Oregon
- 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.