Masked Woodswallow
Artamus personatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyArtamidae (Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, and Currawongs)
- GenusArtamus (Woodswallows)
- SpeciesArtamus personatus (Masked Woodswallow)
About the Masked Woodswallow
Masked woodswallow (Artamus personatus) is a species of bird in the family Artamidae. A.personatus is a common, gregarious and highly nomadic species, appearing in large flocks usually with white-browed woodswallow (Artamus superciliosus). Among the few passerines that have powder down through their plumage. Listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Ranging from 18–20 centimetres (7.1–7.9 in) in length with a wingspan of 32–34 centimetres (13–13 in), weighing approximately 37 grams (1.3 oz), the masked woodswallow is similar in size to the white-browed woodswallow. Sexes differ markedly in colour and also in immature plumage. This difference between sexes is unique only to the masked woodswallow and white-browed woodswallow. Adult males have a sharply defined black face mask with a pale edge. This mask covers the lores, ear coverts, chin and throat. Upperparts are dark blue grey with a prominent white tip on the tail. The underbody is pale grey, fading to greyish white on under tail coverts. Legs and feet are grey to grey black or black. Adult females are similar to adult males but slightly browner and mask is indistinct. Juveniles are... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Masked Woodswallow in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 7 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 8 | Cape Range | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 9 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 10 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 11 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Masked Woodswallow in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Masked Woodswallow sighting in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, based on 118 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Masked Woodswallow in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Masked Woodswallow in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in our monthly data.