About the Black-faced Woodswallow
The black-faced woodswallow is a woodswallow of the genus Artamus native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Sunda Islands, including Timor. It is 18–19 cm (7.1–7.5 in) long and is the most widespread species in the family Artamidae. Woodswallows have a soft call with chiff, chap and chattering calls which can include vocal mimicry
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Artamus cinereus |
| Species Codes | blfwoo1, BFWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Woodswallow belong to?
The Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Woodswallow?
The black-faced woodswallow is a woodswallow of the genus Artamus native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Sunda Islands, including Timor. It is 18–19 cm (7.1–7.5 in) long and is the most widespread species in the family Artamidae. Woodswallows have a soft call with chiff, chap and chattering calls ...
Where can I report a Black-faced Woodswallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Woodswallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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