Little Woodswallow
Little Woodswallow
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The Little Woodswallow is the smallest of the woodswallows, characterized by its sooty-brown plumage, short tail, and conical pale blue bill. It is an agile flyer, often seen hawking for insects.
Where to spot
Widespread across northern Australia and New Guinea, found in open woodlands, rocky gorges, and coastal areas, often near cliffs or escarpments for nesting.
How to spot
Look for small, dark birds perched on wires, dead branches, or cliff faces. Observe their swift, agile flight as they catch insects in the air. Their small size and uniform dark plumage are key.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its range. Most active during the day, particularly around dawn and dusk when insect activity is high.
Where to spot
Widespread across northern Australia and New Guinea, found in open woodlands, rocky gorges, and coastal areas, often near cliffs or escarpments for nesting.
How to spot
Look for small, dark birds perched on wires, dead branches, or cliff faces. Observe their swift, agile flight as they catch insects in the air. Their small size and uniform dark plumage are key.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its range. Most active during the day, particularly around dawn and dusk when insect activity is high.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite their small size, Little Woodswallows are highly social and are known to roost in large, tightly packed clusters, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, for warmth and safety.
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