Sri Lankan Frogmouth — printable fact sheet
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Sri Lankan Frogmouth
Batrachostomus moniliger
The Sri Lankan Frogmouth is a nocturnal bird native to the forests of Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats of southern India. It is known for its wide, frog-like gape and cryptic plumage, which provides excellent camouflage among branches and leaf litter. These birds are generally el…
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- Despite their name and appearance, Sri Lankan Frogmouths are not related to frogs but get their name from their wide, gaping mouths.
- Sri Lankan Frogmouths use their excellent camouflage to avoid predators by remaining perfectly still during the day. Both sexes share incubation duties, with the male often taking the day shift. Their distinctive calls are often described as eerie or haunting, adding a mysterious atmosphere to their forest homes.
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