Sumatran Frogmouth
Batrachostomus poliolophus
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A medium-sized frogmouth (23-26 cm) endemic to montane forests of Sumatra, Indonesia, above 900 m elevation. Rufous-brown plumage with fine whitish markings. Nocturnal insectivore of dense undergrowth. Poorly known; classified as Near Threatened due to forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 24.1 cm | 9.5 in |
| 体重 | 46.3 g | 1.63 oz |
识别
羽毛
Males grey with fine black stippling and white scapular row; pale grey crown slightly paler than back; females rufous-cinnamon with white-spotted coverts; Sumatran endemic with noticeably pale grey crown distinguishing it from allies.
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Endemic to the highlands of Sumatra at 800–2,000 m. Found in submontane and montane rainforest. Rare and seldom recorded.
Diet & Feeding
Night hunter detecting prey by sound; takes large beetles, frogs, and lizards in swift pouncing attacks from perches.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: HC.
产卵数
1
声音
鸣唱
High melodic whistle; 'kee-wii' repeated softly at night; Sumatran highland forest endemic; rarely recorded; higher-pitched than lowland frogmouths; pairs call together
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Podargidae (Frogmouths) |
| Genus | Batrachostomus |
| 物种 | Batrachostomus poliolophus |
Distribution
Sumatran Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.
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