Black-faced Woodswallow
Artamus cinereus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Weight | 35.45 g | 1.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 18 days.
Clutch Size
1-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Artamidae (Woodswallows) |
| Genus | Artamus |
| Species | Artamus cinereus |
Distribution
Black-faced Woodswallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Artamidae family