Ashy Woodswallow
Artamus fuscus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="artamus-fuscus"></birdfyi-bird>The Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus) is a bird species in the family Artamidae (woodswallows), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.4 cm and a weight of 39.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Artamidae family