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Black-faced Woodswallow

Artamus cinereus

Least Concern
Envergure
24,0 cm
Poids
35,45 g
Famille
Artamidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) is a bird species in the family Artamidae (woodswallows), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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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À propos

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
Envergure 24,0 cm 9.4 in
Poids 35,45 g 1.25 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 18 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Artamidae (Woodswallows)
Genus Artamus
Espèces Artamus cinereus

Distribution

Black-faced Woodswallow has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-faced Woodswallow endangered?
The Black-faced Woodswallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-faced Woodswallow nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 18 days.
How big is the Black-faced Woodswallow?
The Black-faced Woodswallow has a wingspan of 24.0 cm, weight of 35.45 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Woodswallow belong to?
The Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Artamidae.

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