Ashy Woodswallow
NameAshy Woodswallow
Common NameAshy Woodswallow
Scientific NameArtamus fuscus
FamilyArtamidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are dark ash-grey, transitioning to a paler greyish-brown on the underparts. The wings are darker, appearing slate-grey, and the bill is pale bluish-grey with a distinct black tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, chattering notes, often described as metallic, as well as softer 'chick' or 'chew' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and parts of southern China.
Identifying FeaturesAsh-grey plumage, Pale bluish-grey bill with black tip, Stout body and short tail, Social behavior, often in flocks, Distinctive aerial hawking for insects
Description
The Ashy Woodswallow is a medium-sized, social passerine bird known for its ash-grey plumage and distinctive flight. It often perches prominently on wires or dead trees, sallying out to catch insects in mid-air.
