The white-browed woodswallow (Artamus superciliosus) is a striking bird with distinctive white eyebrows that stand out against its black face and chin. Its upperparts range from deep blue to grey, while its chest and undertail are orangey-brown.
The underwings and tail are light grey, tipped in white. Female birds look similar to males but are generally duller, with browner bodies and pinkish to fawn-colored underparts.
Juveniles are brown and lack the white eyebrows. Found across eastern Australia and occasionally in northern Tasmania, they thrive in a variety of inland habitats, including eucalyptus forests, woodlands, dry areas, farmlands, orchards, and towns. White-browed woodswallows feed on insects, either catching them mid-flight, foraging in foliage, or searching the ground. They also use their brush-tipped tongues to drink nectar from flowers.
Breeding occurs from August to December, with both parents building a shallow, cup-shaped nest using plant fibers and twigs. This nest can be placed in tree forks, shrubs, or even artificial structures. After laying 2 to 3 eggs, both parents incubate them for up to 16 days. The chicks are fed by both parents and fledge after 15 days. The white-browed woodswallow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
