The White-browed Woodswallow (Artamus superciliosus) is a highly nomadic, medium-sized Australian songbird famous for its striking plumage and unique traits. Males feature a bold white eyebrow over a black face, dark blue-grey back, and rich chestnut belly. Females are duller and browner The English name "woodswallow" was applied by early European settlers in Australia because their shape, long pointed wings, and aerial feeding habits superficially resemble true swallows. But it is not closely related to true swallows. It is a close relative of shrikes (butcherbirds) and the Australian magpie – hence the scientific name artamus, meaning "butcher" or "murderer in Ancient Greek.
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