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Black-faced Woodswallow

Artamus cinereus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
24,0 cm
الوزن
35,45 g
الفصيلة
Artamidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

The Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) is a bird species in the family Artamidae (woodswallows), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24 cm and a weight of 35.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

The Black-faced Woodswallow is a compact, robust woodswallow with gray plumage, a black face and throat, and a short, stout bill. It is widespread across mainland Australia and southern New Guinea, occupying open woodland, mallee scrub, and arid grasslands. It feeds aerially on insects, often perching communally on exposed branches or wires and huddling together for warmth.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 24,0 cm 9.4 in
الوزن 35,45 g 1.25 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 18 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Artamidae (Woodswallows)
Genus Artamus
الأنواع Artamus cinereus

Distribution

Black-faced Woodswallow has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Black-faced Woodswallow endangered?
The Black-faced Woodswallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-faced Woodswallow nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 18 days.
How big is the Black-faced Woodswallow?
The Black-faced Woodswallow has a wingspan of 24.0 cm, weight of 35.45 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Woodswallow belong to?
The Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Artamidae.

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