76 BIRDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES, 



Maywing. 



The Waxwing {Ainpelis garrubis^ Linnaeus) is a nomadic 

 autumn and winter migrant to the British Isles. It is found 

 inhabiting the Northern Nearctic and Palearctic Regions. 

 The adult male has the forehead and crest reddish-chest- 

 nut; from the base of the bill a broad black streak passes 

 through and over the eye; throat, black; upper parts, 

 generally light greyish -brown ; primaries, blackish, with 

 the outer web towards the tip white on the outer feather, 

 and yellow on the inner ones ; the inner web with broad 

 tips of white; secondaries, blackish -grey, tipped with red 

 sealing-wax-like points, and terminated with a broad bar 

 of yellow ; under parts, vinous red ; irides, reddish-brown ; 

 bill, black; base beneath, pale horn colour; legs and feet, 

 black. Length, about seven inches. 



