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Palawan Frogmouth
Batrachostomus chaseni
Palawan Frogmouth (Batrachostomus chaseni) — Nightjars & Allies of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Palawan Frogmouth (Batrachostomus chaseni) is a member of the Podargidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 46.3 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Podargiformes
- Family Podargidae Frogmouths
- Genus Batrachostomus
- Species chaseni
Where it lives
Palawan group (western Philippines) and Banggi (north of northeastern Borneo)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 46.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Podargidae
- Order
- Podargiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Palawan Frogmouth is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Palawan Frogmouth is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Palawan Frogmouth (Batrachostomus chaseni) belongs to the Podargidae family of the order Podargiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Palawan group (w Philippines) and Banggi (n of ne Borneo).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 46.3 g, with a wing length of about 13.3 cm and a tail of around 11.8 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Palawan Frogmouth?
The Palawan Frogmouth is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 46.3 g.
Where does the Palawan Frogmouth live?
The Palawan Frogmouth is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Palawan group (w Philippines) and Banggi (n of ne Borneo), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Palawan Frogmouth belong to?
The Palawan Frogmouth (Batrachostomus chaseni) belongs to the Podargidae family, in the order Podargiformes.
What does the Palawan Frogmouth eat?
The Palawan Frogmouth is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Palawan Frogmouth migrate?
The Palawan Frogmouth is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Palawan Frogmouth make?
1 real field recording of the Palawan Frogmouth — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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