Bornean Frogmouth vs Sri Lanka Frogmouth
Batrachostomus mixtus dibandingkan dengan Batrachostomus moniliger
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Bornean Frogmouth | Sri Lanka Frogmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Batrachostomus mixtus | Batrachostomus moniliger |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famili | Podargidae | Podargidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 23,6 cm (9.3 in) | 23,2 cm (9.1 in) |
| Berat | 46,3 g (1.63 oz) | 52,75 g (1.86 oz) |
| Diet | Nocturnal perch-and-pounce predator feeding on large invertebrates, small frogs, and lizards on the forest floor. | Crepuscular and nocturnal ground-gleaner eating large arthropods, worms, and occasional small frogs near forest streams. |
| Ukuran Sarang | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Bornean Frogmouth
Soft melodic hooting; 'too-too' whistle from Bornean hill forest; gentle and ventriloquial; calls at night from dense undergrowth; alarm a soft hissing exhalation
Sri Lanka Frogmouth
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
Geographic Range & Migration
Bornean Frogmouth
Endemic to the highlands of Borneo at 900–2,400 m. Found in montane forest on Mount Kinabalu and adjacent ranges. Rare.
Sri Lanka Frogmouth
Endemic to Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats of southwestern India. Resident in tropical rainforest up to 1,800 m. Classified as Vulnerable.
Status Konservasi
Bornean Frogmouth
Sri Lanka Frogmouth
How to Tell Them Apart
Bornean Frogmouth
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.
Sri Lanka Frogmouth
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 …
About These Birds
Bornean Frogmouth
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.
Sri Lanka Frogmouth
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.