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Bornean Frogmouth

Batrachostomus mixtus

Least Concern
Envergure
23,6 cm
Poids
46,3 g
Famille
Podargidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A medium-sized frogmouth (23-25 cm) endemic to the mountains of Borneo. Dark brown plumage. Nocturnal insectivore of montane moss forest. Recently split from Horsfield's Frogmouth. Limited ecological data; restricted to elevations above 600 m.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 23,6 cm 9.3 in
Poids 46,3 g 1.63 oz

Identification

Plumage

Males grey-brown finely vermiculated dark; white scapular spots; females rufous-chestnut with white-buff spotting; small Borneo endemic closely resembling Sumatran Frogmouth but greyer with less contrast between crown and back.

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to the highlands of Borneo at 900–2,400 m. Found in montane forest on Mount Kinabalu and adjacent ranges. Rare.

Diet & Feeding

Nocturnal perch-and-pounce predator feeding on large invertebrates, small frogs, and lizards on the forest floor.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Soft melodic hooting; 'too-too' whistle from Bornean hill forest; gentle and ventriloquial; calls at night from dense undergrowth; alarm a soft hissing exhalation

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Podargidae (Frogmouths)
Genus Batrachostomus
Espèces Batrachostomus mixtus

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Foire aux questions

What does the Bornean Frogmouth eat?
Nocturnal perch-and-pounce predator feeding on large invertebrates, small frogs, and lizards on the forest floor.
Where does the Bornean Frogmouth live?
Endemic to the highlands of Borneo at 900–2,400 m. Found in montane forest on Mount Kinabalu and adjacent ranges. Rare.
Is the Bornean Frogmouth endangered?
The Bornean Frogmouth has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Bornean Frogmouth sound like?
Soft melodic hooting; 'too-too' whistle from Bornean hill forest; gentle and ventriloquial; calls at night from dense undergrowth; alarm a soft hissing exhalation
How big is the Bornean Frogmouth?
The Bornean Frogmouth has a wingspan of 23.6 cm, weight of 46.3 g.
What order and family does the Bornean Frogmouth belong to?
The Bornean Frogmouth (Batrachostomus mixtus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Podargidae.

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