Hodgson's Frogmouth
NameHodgson's Frogmouth
Common NameHodgson's Frogmouth
Scientific NameBatrachostomus hodgsoni
FamilyPodargidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsMottled rufous-brown and buff plumage with white scalloping or spots on the breast and belly, providing excellent camouflage. It has prominent bristles around its large mouth and often a shaggy crest, with striking red eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, mournful hoots or whistles, often descending in pitch, used primarily at night.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayan foothills and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesCryptic mottled brown plumage, Large head and wide gape, Prominent bristles around mouth, Red eyes, Upright posture mimicking a branch, Shaggy crest
Description
This small, nocturnal bird is expertly camouflaged, mimicking a broken branch with its upright posture. It possesses a large head, wide gape, and cryptic plumage, making it difficult to spot during the day.
