About the Dusky Woodswallow
The dusky woodswallow is a bird species of forests and woodlands in temperate and subtropical regions, extending into tropical areas around the Atherton Tableland, in eastern and southern Australia. The global population of the species has as yet not been formally confirmed, but it has been officially rated in the range of 'Least Concern', according to the BirdLife International in 2004. As such, the bird could be described as common in its local habitat.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Artamus cyanopterus |
| Species Codes | duswoo1, DUWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Woodswallow belong to?
The Dusky Woodswallow (Artamus cyanopterus) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Woodswallow?
The dusky woodswallow is a bird species of forests and woodlands in temperate and subtropical regions, extending into tropical areas around the Atherton Tableland, in eastern and southern Australia. The global population of the species has as yet not been formally confirmed, but it has been official...
Where can I report a Dusky Woodswallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Woodswallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code duswoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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