Ashy Woodswallow

Artamus fuscus Vieillot, 1817

Artamidae — Woodswallows, Butcherbirds & Allies

Ashy Woodswallow, Artamus fuscus, is a passerine of the Artamidae family that breeds across the Oriental Region from India to south-east China and Indochina. It was described by Vieillot in 1817. It is a woodswallow of south Asia, and it is found in a wide spread of habitats from plains to about 2,000 metres, including cultivated land, forest openings and places with many tall palms. It is often seen in small groups, resting high on powerlines, pylons or bare trees. Its short curved bill, short square tail and long wings help set it apart.

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Artamidae — Woodswallows, Butcherbirds & Allies
Breeding range: Oriental Region: India to se China and Indochina