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Black-faced Woodswallow

Artamus cinereus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
24,0 cm
Khối Lượng
35,45 g
Họ
Artamidae
Bộ
Passeriformes
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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 24,0 cm 9.4 in
Khối Lượng 35,45 g 1.25 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

1-5

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Họ Artamidae (Woodswallows)
Genus Artamus
Loài Artamus cinereus

Distribution

Black-faced Woodswallow has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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