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Japanese Waxwing

Bombycilla japonica

Near Threatened

About

Japanese Waxwing (Bombycilla japonica) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (burung pengicau)

Species

Bombycilla japonica (Japanese Waxwing)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒレンジャク

Chinese 小太平鸟

Spanish Ampelis Japonés

French Jaseur du Japon

German Blutseidenschwanz

Portuguese tagarela–japonês

Russian Амурский свиристель

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Waxwing?

The scientific name of Japanese Waxwing is Bombycilla japonica. It belongs to the genus Bombycilla.

What is the conservation status of Japanese Waxwing?

Japanese Waxwing (Bombycilla japonica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Japanese Waxwing live?

Japanese Waxwing is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

What family does Japanese Waxwing belong to?

Japanese Waxwing (Bombycilla japonica) belongs to the genus Bombycilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Bombycillidae.

What kingdom does Japanese Waxwing belong to?

Japanese Waxwing (Bombycilla japonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese Waxwing?

The closest relatives of Japanese Waxwing in the genus Bombycilla include Bohemian Waxwing, Cedar Waxwing.