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Masked Woodswallow
Artamus personatus(Gould, 1841)
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At a glance
The Masked Woodswallow is a small bird, about 18–20 cm long, endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 18–20 cm
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Masked Woodswallow look like?
The Masked Woodswallow is a small bird, about 18–20 cm long and weighing 26–44 g.
Masked woodswallow is a species of bird in the family Artamidae.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Masked Woodswallow?
The Masked Woodswallow is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Masked Woodswallow eat?
The Masked Woodswallow feeds on nectar/pollen and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in flocks.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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