About the Great Woodswallow
The Great Woodswallow (Artamus maximus) is a species of bird in the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 24 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grewoo1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Artamus maximus |
| Species Codes | grewoo1, GRWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Woodswallow belong to?
The Great Woodswallow (Artamus maximus) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Great Woodswallow?
The Great Woodswallow is a member of the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Great Woodswallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Woodswallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grewoo1, or on iNaturalist.