Dusky Woodswallow vs Australian Magpie
Artamus cyanopterus compared with Gymnorhina tibicen
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dusky Woodswallow | Australian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Artamus cyanopterus | Gymnorhina tibicen |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Artamidae | Artamidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.6 cm (9.7 in) | 51.3 cm (20.2 in) |
| Weight | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 294.6666666666667 g (10.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Dusky Woodswallow
Least Concern
Australian Magpie
About These Birds
Australian Magpie
The Australian Magpie is a large, conspicuous corvid-like bird found throughout Australia and southern New Guinea in open woodlands and farmland. Weighing about 294.7g with a wingspan of 51.3cm, it has bold black-and-white plumage and is renowned for its complex, melodious carolling song. It feeds on ground invertebrates and is famously territorial during nesting season.