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| − | [[Image:Ceylon_Frogmouth.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|James+Williams|James Williams}}<br /> | + | [[Image:Ceylon_Frogmouth.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Female<br />Photo by {{user|James+Williams|James Williams}}<br />[[Thattekad Bird Sanctuary]], Kerala, [[India]], 1 January 2007]] |
;[[:Category:Batrachostomus|Batrachostomus]] moniliger | ;[[:Category:Batrachostomus|Batrachostomus]] moniliger | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | 23cm. Unmistakable in natural range. | + | 23cm (9 in). Unmistakable in natural range. |
The male is brownish-grey with black-and-white markings and vermiculations. White markings form a small collar across the upper mantle and are prominent on scapulars, wing-coverts and flanks and belly. | The male is brownish-grey with black-and-white markings and vermiculations. White markings form a small collar across the upper mantle and are prominent on scapulars, wing-coverts and flanks and belly. | ||
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The Sri Lanka Frogmouth is found in [[India]] and [[Sri Lanka]]. This secretive bird lives from [[Goa]] south to Kerala in the Western Ghats high rainfall forests, usually in the lowlands (up to 1800m) and in Sri Lanka in the wet southwest. It may be overlooked in some places. | The Sri Lanka Frogmouth is found in [[India]] and [[Sri Lanka]]. This secretive bird lives from [[Goa]] south to Kerala in the Western Ghats high rainfall forests, usually in the lowlands (up to 1800m) and in Sri Lanka in the wet southwest. It may be overlooked in some places. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | A member of the Frogmouth family ''Podargidae'' and one of 9 species of the genus ''Batrachostomus''. Although some similarities with [[Hodgson's Frogmouth]] ''Batrachostomus hodgsoni'' are shared this two species do not form a superspecies. Considered monotypic, but further study is needed as there are some differences in bill size, tail length and plumage tone between birds from India and Sri Lanka. | + | A member of the Frogmouth family ''Podargidae'' and one of 9 species of the genus ''Batrachostomus''. Although some similarities with [[Hodgson's Frogmouth]] ''Batrachostomus hodgsoni'' are shared this two species do not form a superspecies. |
| − | [[Image:Frogmouth.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Photo by {{user|wintibird|wintibird}}<br /> | + | |
| + | Considered [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]], but further study is needed as there are some differences in bill size, tail length and plumage tone between birds from India and Sri Lanka. | ||
| + | [[Image:Frogmouth.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Male<br />Photo by {{user|wintibird|wintibird}}<br />[[Thattekad Bird Sanctuary]], Kerala, [[India]], 11 December 2007]] | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Found in dense, primary or secondary humid forest. Often in bamboo thickets and generally in the understorey. Not found in plantations and heavily disturbed forest. | Found in dense, primary or secondary humid forest. Often in bamboo thickets and generally in the understorey. Not found in plantations and heavily disturbed forest. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
Nocturnal. Roosts by day in dense undergrowth, e.g. bamboo thickets where it is extremly difficult to see. Usually found single, in pairs or small groups. | Nocturnal. Roosts by day in dense undergrowth, e.g. bamboo thickets where it is extremly difficult to see. Usually found single, in pairs or small groups. | ||
| − | + | ====Diet==== | |
Feeding habits poorly known, may act like other frogmouths, perching in a tree to descend fast to feed on moths, beetles and grasshoppers. | Feeding habits poorly known, may act like other frogmouths, perching in a tree to descend fast to feed on moths, beetles and grasshoppers. | ||
| − | + | ====Breeding==== | |
Breeding from January to April, but also recorded in other months. The nest is well hidden on a horizontal branch or in a tree fork. Lays 1 egg. | Breeding from January to April, but also recorded in other months. The nest is well hidden on a horizontal branch or in a tree fork. Lays 1 egg. | ||
| − | + | ====Movements==== | |
No movements known. | No movements known. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug19}} | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Batrachostomus+moniliger}} | {{GSearch|Batrachostomus+moniliger}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Batrachostomus]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Batrachostomus]] | ||
Revision as of 09:47, 9 September 2020
- Batrachostomus moniliger
Identification
23cm (9 in). Unmistakable in natural range.
The male is brownish-grey with black-and-white markings and vermiculations. White markings form a small collar across the upper mantle and are prominent on scapulars, wing-coverts and flanks and belly.
The female is more uniform and rufous to brown in coloration.
Distribution
The Sri Lanka Frogmouth is found in India and Sri Lanka. This secretive bird lives from Goa south to Kerala in the Western Ghats high rainfall forests, usually in the lowlands (up to 1800m) and in Sri Lanka in the wet southwest. It may be overlooked in some places.
Taxonomy
A member of the Frogmouth family Podargidae and one of 9 species of the genus Batrachostomus. Although some similarities with Hodgson's Frogmouth Batrachostomus hodgsoni are shared this two species do not form a superspecies.
Considered monotypic, but further study is needed as there are some differences in bill size, tail length and plumage tone between birds from India and Sri Lanka.
Habitat
Found in dense, primary or secondary humid forest. Often in bamboo thickets and generally in the understorey. Not found in plantations and heavily disturbed forest.
Behaviour
Nocturnal. Roosts by day in dense undergrowth, e.g. bamboo thickets where it is extremly difficult to see. Usually found single, in pairs or small groups.
Diet
Feeding habits poorly known, may act like other frogmouths, perching in a tree to descend fast to feed on moths, beetles and grasshoppers.
Breeding
Breeding from January to April, but also recorded in other months. The nest is well hidden on a horizontal branch or in a tree fork. Lays 1 egg.
Movements
No movements known.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2019. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Sri Lanka Frogmouth. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 13 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Sri_Lanka_Frogmouth
