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The Ashy Woodswallow

Artamus fuscus

Description:

The Ashy Woodswallow sometimes also called the Ashy Swallow-shrike is a woodswallow which is found in south Asia. They have ashy grey upper parts with a darker head and a narrow pale band on the rump. The underside is pinkish grey and the short slaty black tail is tipped in white. The finch-like bill is silvery.

Habitat:

Woodswallows are found in a range of habitats from the plains to about 2000 m, over cultivated areas, in forest clearings and often in areas with tall palm trees.

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3 Comments

J.Thomas Cheruvallil
J.Thomas Cheruvallil 10 years ago

Thank you Maria dB and ira080808.................

ira080808
ira080808 10 years ago

so nice :)

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Lovely series!

Kerala, India

Spotted on Jul 2, 2013
Submitted on Jul 2, 2013

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