About the Javan Frogmouth
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Batrachostomus javensis |
| Species Codes | javfro3, JAFR, HOFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Javan Frogmouth belong to?
The Javan Frogmouth (Batrachostomus javensis) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
How can I identify the Javan Frogmouth?
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 fore...
Where can I report a Javan Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Javan Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code javfro3, or on iNaturalist.
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