About the Bornean Frogmouth
The Bornean frogmouth is a bird species in the family Podargidae. Some taxonomists consider it to be a subspecies of the short-tailed frogmouth, but others consider it to be a distinct species. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia and is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Batrachostomus mixtus |
| Species Codes | shtfro2, BOFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bornean Frogmouth belong to?
The Bornean Frogmouth (Batrachostomus mixtus) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
How can I identify the Bornean Frogmouth?
The Bornean frogmouth is a bird species in the family Podargidae. Some taxonomists consider it to be a subspecies of the short-tailed frogmouth, but others consider it to be a distinct species. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia and is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are sub...
Where can I report a Bornean Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Bornean Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtfro2, or on iNaturalist.
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