Fiji Woodswallow
Artamus mentalis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Artamidae
About
The Fiji woodswallow is a species of woodswallow in the family Artamidae. It is endemic to most of the islands of Fiji, although it is absent from Kadavu Archipelago and the Lau Archipelago. The species was once considered a race of the white-breasted woodswallow, which breeds from Australia, New Caledonia and Vanuatu through to Borneo and the Philippines. Some authors retain it in that species.
Fun Fact
It is absent from the fourth largest island, Kadavu, but is present on smaller Gau in the Lomaiviti Archipelago.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the major islands of Fiji, namely Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni.
Diet
Feeds on insects, with moths, butterflies, dragonflies, and grasshoppers being the main prey taken.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance