Bohemian Waxwings in Wyoming
When bohemian waxwings are present in Wyoming, when they nest, which native Wyoming plants feed them, and how to host them in a USDA 3a–5b yard.
- Status in Wyoming
- Winter visitor
- Nesting window
- Does not typically nest here
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 3a–5b
When to expect bohemian waxwings in Wyoming
In Wyoming, bohemian waxwings are winter visitors rather than breeders. Cold, very windy winters.
Semi-arid high plains and basins with major mountain ranges; most towns lie above 5,000 ft.
Native Wyoming plants that attract bohemian waxwings
Of the regional native plants we track for Wyoming, 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.
Sweet dry fruit on the branch all winter.
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 Wyoming year
- Top foods: Raisins, Chopped apple.
- In Wyoming's winter: Cold, very windy winters.
Full diet breakdown for bohemian waxwings · Best feeder for bohemian waxwings
Frequently asked
Are bohemian waxwings in Wyoming year-round?
No. Bohemian Waxwings are winter visitors in Wyoming and do not typically nest there.
What native plants attract bohemian waxwings in Wyoming?
Smooth sumac, Chokecherry, Red-osier dogwood, Common hackberry, Rocky Mountain juniper, Golden currant, Western serviceberry, Buffaloberry are native plants in Wyoming that provide food or cover for bohemian waxwings.
Bohemian Waxwings in other regions
Other backyard birds in Wyoming
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 — Wyoming
- 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.