About the Sri Lanka Frogmouth
The Sri Lanka frogmouth, Sri Lankan frogmouth or Ceylon frogmouth is a small frogmouth found in the Western Ghats of south India and Sri Lanka. Related to the nightjars, it is nocturnal and is found in forest habitats. The plumage coloration resembles that of dried leaves and the bird roosts quietly on branches, making it difficult to see. Each has a favourite roost that it uses regularly unless disturbed. It has a distinctive call that is usually heard at dawn and dusk. The sexes differ slightly in plumage.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Batrachostomus moniliger |
| Species Codes | ceyfro1, SLFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sri Lanka Frogmouth belong to?
The Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
How can I identify the Sri Lanka Frogmouth?
The Sri Lanka frogmouth, Sri Lankan frogmouth or Ceylon frogmouth is a small frogmouth found in the Western Ghats of south India and Sri Lanka. Related to the nightjars, it is nocturnal and is found in forest habitats. The plumage coloration resembles that of dried leaves and the bird roosts quietly...
Where can I report a Sri Lanka Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Sri Lanka Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ceyfro1, or on iNaturalist.
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