1. Plural of cedarbird; small to medium-sized songbirds of the genus Bombycilla, especially the cedar waxwing, characterized by sleek plumage, a distinctive crest, and a preference for cedar berries and other fruits.
Usage: Usually refers to cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) found in North America.; The term is less common than the singular 'cedarbird' or the species name 'cedar waxwing'.

Examples

• A flock of cedarbirds descended on the berry-laden juniper tree.
• The cedarbirds' distinctive yellow-tipped tail feathers make them easy to identify.
• In late summer, cedarbirds gather in large numbers to feed on fruit.
• Ornithologists observed cedarbirds migrating through the region in early autumn.
• The sleek, crested cedarbirds are among the most elegant songbirds in North America.