Blyth's Frogmouth

Batrachostomus affinis

Data Deficient

Aves · Caprimulgiformes · Podargidae

About

Blyth’s frogmouth is a species of bird in the family Podargidae. They are brownish or rufescent brown with a slightly round bill and tail, and have tufts of bristles in front of the eyes and at the base of the bill. Batrachostomus occur from India and Sri Lanka, across mainland southeast Asia and as far as Borneo, Java, and Sumatra. More specifically, the Blyth’s frogmouths are scattered between southeastern Myanmar and Indonesia. Like other frogmouth species, they are insectivorous.

Fun Fact

They are brownish or rufescent brown with a slightly round bill and tail, and have tufts of bristles in front of the eyes and at the base of the bill.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in mixed deciduous forest at an elevation of 800 meters further north.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance