Sri Lanka Frogmouth
Batrachostomus moniliger
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<birdfyi-bird slug="batrachostomus-moniliger"></birdfyi-bird>The Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) is a bird species in the family Podargidae (fahlnachtschwalben), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.2 cm and a weight of 52.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Über uns
A small frogmouth (19-23 cm) endemic to the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka. Rufous-brown plumage with fine white spotting. Nocturnal insectivore of dense wet forest undergrowth. Known for its loud, distinctive frog-like croaking calls at dusk, inspiring its common name.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 23,2 cm | 9.1 in |
| Gewicht | 52,75 g | 1.86 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Males brown-grey with black vermiculations and white scapular spots arranged in necklace pattern; females warm rufous with white spots; endemic to Sri Lanka and SW India; 'moniliger' refers to the bead-necklace scapular pattern.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats of southwestern India. Resident in tropical rainforest up to 1,800 m. Classified as Vulnerable.
Diet & Feeding
Crepuscular and nocturnal ground-gleaner eating large arthropods, worms, and occasional small frogs near forest streams.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: HC.
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Repeated mellow 'oo-or' or 'kaow'; descending melodic whistle; calls at night from Sri Lankan rainforest; pairs often duet; alarm a soft hiss when threatened
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Podargidae (Fahlnachtschwalben) |
| Genus | Batrachostomus |
| Arten | Batrachostomus moniliger |
Distribution
Sri Lanka Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.
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