Palawan frogmouth
Batrachostomus chaseni
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A medium-sized frogmouth endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. Dark rufous-brown plumage. Nocturnal insectivore of lowland primary forest. One of the least known frogmouths. Named after Frederick Chasen. Limited ecological data available.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40.0 g | 1.41 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males greyish-brown with fine dark vermiculations and white scapular spotting; females rufous with white-spotted wing coverts; Palawan Island endemic; plumage closely resembles Philippine Frogmouth but restricted to single island.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Palawan Island in the western Philippines. Resident in lowland and hill forest up to 1,200 m. Rare; restricted to Palawan.
Diet & Feeding
Crepuscular hunter of large beetles and other insects; uses wide gape to engulf prey flushed from leaf litter.
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
High, thin melodic whistle; calls at night from Palawan island forest; poorly documented endemic; presumed similar to Philippine Frogmouth in vocal quality
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Podargidae (Frogmouths) |
| Genus | Batrachostomus |
| Species | Batrachostomus chaseni |
Distribution
Palawan frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podargidae family