Black-faced Woodswallow perched on a taut wire. [7699]![Black-faced Woodswallow perched on a taut wire. [7699]](aussiePlaces/mtisaQLD/fulls/town/17-_F3A7699.jpg "Black-faced Woodswallow perched on a taut wire. [7699]")
The Black‑faced Woodswallow is widespread across inland and northern Australia, including the Mount Isa region. It thrives in open woodland, grassland, and semi‑arid country, often near towns and roadsides, this one right in town. They’re hardy, social birds, sometimes forming communal roosts and even huddling together for warmth on cool nights. Compared with the Little Woodswallow, this species is larger, paler, and has a more extensive black facial mask. [7699]