A genus of waxwing birds, migratory songbirds known for their beautiful plumage and berry-eating habits.
From Greek 'ampelos' (grapevine), named by Carl Linnaeus because birds in this genus are attracted to fruits, especially grape-like berries and rowan berries.
Waxwings (Ampelis) are named after grapes they eat, but the most famous fact about them is tragic: they can become intoxicated from fermenting fruit, occasionally causing mass die-offs in winter—nature's cautionary tale.
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