About the Blyth's Frogmouth
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Batrachostomus affinis |
| Species Codes | javfro2, BLFR, HOFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blyth's Frogmouth belong to?
The Blyth's Frogmouth (Batrachostomus affinis) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
How can I identify the Blyth's Frogmouth?
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...
Where can I report a Blyth's Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Blyth's Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code javfro2, or on iNaturalist.
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