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Artamidae - Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs

There are 23 species of birds in this family. They are crow-like birds found in Australia, the Indo-Pacific region, and Southern Asia. There are two smaller subfamilies in this family.

Artaminae are the woodswallows. They are dull in color and catch insects while in flight. They have long, pointed wings; sturdy bills; and, unlike most passerine birds, can soar.

The second subfamily, the Cracticinae, includes the Australian magpie, the butcherbirds, and the currawongs. They are black and white or gray and white and have distinct and beautiful songs.

  • The black-faced woodswallow is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Black-faced Woodswallow
    (Artamus cinereus)
    The black-faced woodswallow is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The dusky woodswallow is found in eastern and southern Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Dusky Woodswallow
    (Artamus cyanopterus)
    The dusky woodswallow is found in eastern and southern Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The ashy woodswallow is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Ashy Woodswallow
    (Artamus fuscus)
    The ashy woodswallow is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The white-breasted woodswallow is found in Australia, Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    White-breasted Woodswallow
    (Artamus leucoryn)
    The white-breasted woodswallow is found in Australia, Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The great woodswallow is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Great Woodswallow
    (Artamus maximus)
    The great woodswallow is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The Fiji woodswallow is found in Fiji. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Fiji Woodswallow
    (Artamus mentalis)
    The Fiji woodswallow is found in Fiji. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The little woodswallow is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Little Woodswallow
    (Artamus minor)
    The little woodswallow is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The masked woodswallow is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Masked Woodswallow
    (Artamus personatus)
    The masked woodswallow is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The white-browed woodswallow is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    White-browed Woodswallow
    (Artamus superciliosus)
    The white-browed woodswallow is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The pied butcherbird is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Pied Butcherbird
    (Cracticus nigrogularis)
    The pied butcherbird is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The black butcherbird is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Black Butcherbird
    (Melloria quoyi)
    The black butcherbird is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The gray butcherbird is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Gray Butcherbird
    (Cracticus torquatus)
    The gray butcherbird is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The Australian magpie is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Australian Magpie
    (Gymnorhina tibicen)
    The Australian magpie is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The black currawong is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Black Currawong
    (Strepera fuliginosa)
    The black currawong is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The pied currawong is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Pied Currawong
    (Strepera graculina)
    The pied currawong is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The gray currawong is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Gray Currawong
    (Strepera versicolor)
    The gray currawong is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern

Did You Know?

The birds in this family, like the white-breasted woodswallow, are crow-like birds found in Australia, the Indo-Pacific region, and Southern Asia.
The birds in this family, like the white-breasted woodswallow, are crow-like birds found in Australia, the Indo-Pacific region, and Southern Asia.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

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Near Threatened
Vulnerable
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Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
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U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

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Other Species Around the World

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