Family
Artamidae
Habits
Diurnal, Flock in numbers, feeds for long periods high in the sky. Nesting is colonial but not communal.
Habitat
Woodland, Interior of Aust in fewer numbers on coast; Open woodlands.
Breeding
August September October November December January, 2 to 3; white with purple and grey, Incubation period about 12 days by both sexes.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Insects and nectar.
Details
Common Name: |
Masked Woodswallow |
Scientific Name: |
Artamus personatus |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
175 190 mm. |
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