Wood Swallow Collection

Wood Swallow, 1864 (colour litho)
998918 Wood Swallow, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

Little Wood Swallow, 1891 (colour litho)
1001711 Little Wood Swallow, 1891 (colour litho) by Broinowski, Gracius (1837-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: A The Birds of AustraliaA, 1891)

Glimworm, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999342 Glimworm, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Nest of Wood-Swallow

Masked Woodswallow (Artamus personatus) adult, perched on bush, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N. P
Masked Woodswallow (Artamus personatus) adult, perched on bush, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N.P. Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) adult, perched on branch, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) two young, sitting together on branch, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

White-browed Woodswallow (Artamus superciliosus) adult, perched on twig, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus) adult, perched on branch, Sri Lanka, december

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The wood swallow is a beautiful and unique bird species found in various parts of the world. With its striking black and white plumage, long tail, and distinctive call, it is a sight to behold in the wild. These birds are known for their acrobatic flying abilities, often seen darting through the air catching insects on the wing, and are social creatures that typically form large flocks during migration or when roosting. They build their nests in tree hollows or crevices using twigs, grasses, and feathers. Both male and female wood swallows take turns incubating their eggs and caring for their young. These birds play an important role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations. Their diet consists mainly of insects such as beetles, moths, ants, and termites. Unfortunately, habitat loss due to deforestation poses a significant threat to wood swallow populations. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these beautiful birds and ensure their survival for future generations to enjoy. Next time you're out exploring nature, keep an eye out for the graceful wood swallow soaring through the skies – a true marvel of the avian world.