Black-faced Woodswallow
Artamus cinereus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="artamus-cinereus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) is a bird species in the family Artamidae (artamos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 24,0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Peso | 35,45 g | 1.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 18 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Artamidae (Artamos) |
| Genus | Artamus |
| Especies | Artamus cinereus |
Distribution
Black-faced Woodswallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Artamidae family