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Black-faced Woodswallow

Artamus cinereus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
24,0 cm
Berat
35,45 g
Famili
Artamidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 24,0 cm 9.4 in
Berat 35,45 g 1.25 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

1-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Artamidae (Woodswallows)
Genus Artamus
Spesies Artamus cinereus

Distribution

Black-faced Woodswallow has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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