About the Ashy Woodswallow
The ashy woodswallow, sometimes also called the ashy swallow-shrike, is a woodswallow which is found in south Asia. Like other woodswallows, it has a short curved bill, a short square tail and long wings. It is usually seen perched in groups, high on powerlines, tall bare trees and most often in areas with a predominance of tall palm trees.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Artamus fuscus |
| Species Codes | ashwoo2, ASWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashy Woodswallow belong to?
The Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ashy Woodswallow?
The ashy woodswallow, sometimes also called the ashy swallow-shrike, is a woodswallow which is found in south Asia. Like other woodswallows, it has a short curved bill, a short square tail and long wings. It is usually seen perched in groups, high on powerlines, tall bare trees and most often in are...
Where can I report a Ashy Woodswallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashy Woodswallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ashwoo2, or on iNaturalist.
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