About the Masked Woodswallow
The Masked Woodswallow (Artamus personatus) 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 maswoo1 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 personatus |
| Species Codes | maswoo1, MAWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Woodswallow belong to?
The Masked Woodswallow (Artamus personatus) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Masked Woodswallow?
The Masked 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 Masked Woodswallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Woodswallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maswoo1, or on iNaturalist.