| Dusky Woodswallow Artamus cyanopterus |
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Tasmania, Australia February 2006 The Dusky Woodswallow is distributed in eastern, southern and south-western Australia and in Tasmania. It is found in woodland, scrub and near habitation with trees. |
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It is dark brown with grey wings which have a white streak on the leading edge. This feature distinguishes the
Dusky from other Woodswallows. The tail is black with a white tip and the bill is grey-blue with a black tip. Immatures are a lighter brown with pale
streaks as in photo 5.
They are often seen hunting flying termites, butterflies and other insects from a conspicuous perch or utility line. |
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They tend to roost communally at night and, during the breeding season, they nest in communities so that a whole flock can combine to fend of a predator. | |||
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