Sri Lanka Frogmouth
Batrachostomus moniliger
Least ConcernThe Sri Lanka Frogmouth is a nocturnal frogmouth of Sri Lanka. It roosts motionless by day with bark-like camouflage, then hunts insects and small animals at night from low perches. Its broad bill, soft plumage, and quiet flight suit dim forest edges and woodland.
- Family
- Podargidae
- Group
- Frogmouths
- Range
- Sri Lanka Frogmouth Range — Resident or seasonal range in Sri Lanka
- Population
- ≈ 500K–5M