Javan Frogmouth

Batrachostomus javensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Caprimulgiformes · Podargidae

About

The Javan frogmouth, sometimes known as Horsfield's frogmouth, is a species of bird in the family Podargidae. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the Blyth's and Palawan frogmouths. Found in Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines, it lives in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

Fun Fact

It is sometimes considered conspecific with the Blyth's and Palawan frogmouths.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on such insects as butterflies and moths, ants, grasshoppers, cicadas, beetles, earwigs, cockroaches, caterpillars and small molluscs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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