. Bird-lore . hed close enough to distinguish with the nakedeye the delicate shading of their soft brown feathers, the tapering crests, theyellow band terminating the tail, and the small red structures on the wing,from which this species derives its name. Several weeks later, these migrating flocks have separated into pairs, butit is often well along in the season before the birds build their nests, for theberries and fruit on which the young thrive ripen late. During summer, theWaxwings feed mainly on fruit, cherries, and all kinds of wild berries. Whenthe young are old enough to be left alon
. Bird-lore . hed close enough to distinguish with the nakedeye the delicate shading of their soft brown feathers, the tapering crests, theyellow band terminating the tail, and the small red structures on the wing,from which this species derives its name. Several weeks later, these migrating flocks have separated into pairs, butit is often well along in the season before the birds build their nests, for theberries and fruit on which the young thrive ripen late. During summer, theWaxwings feed mainly on fruit, cherries, and all kinds of wild berries. Whenthe young are old enough to be left alone, both adults go ofT together in searchfor food, frequently making trips of several miles. Whether on the wing orat rest, they habitually utter low calls that no doubt express their foraging flights take them a mile or more, they are seldomabsent more than ten or fifteen minutes at a time, and when they are heardreturning, the young set up a chorus. Except when they may occasionally (203). TWO RASPBERRIES AT A MOUTHEUL
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