RarityFairly Common
Height18 cm
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"Black-faced Woodswallows are known for their constant chattering and animated calls, often including mimicry of other species."
Field Guide
Black-faced Woodswallow
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The Black-faced Woodswallow is a robust, highly social bird found across most of Australia’s open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands. With its bold facial markings and aerial prowess, it is a common sight perched high on dead branches or gliding effortlessly in search of insects.
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