Ashy Woodswallow
Artamus fuscus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
26.4 cm
Weight
39.5 g
Family
Artamidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Ashy Woodswallow is a medium-sized woodswallow found across South and Southeast Asia, from India to Indochina. Weighing about 39.5g with a wingspan of 26.4cm, it has uniform grey-brown plumage and a pale blue-grey bill. It perches on wires and bare branches, sallying out to catch insects on the wing.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.4 cm | 10.4 in |
| Weight | 39.5 g | 1.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Artamidae (Woodswallows) |
| Genus | Artamus |
| Species | Artamus fuscus |
Distribution
Ashy Woodswallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ashy Woodswallow endangered?
The Ashy Woodswallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy Woodswallow nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Ashy Woodswallow?
The Ashy Woodswallow has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 39.5 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Woodswallow belong to?
The Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Artamidae.
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