Philippine Frogmouth (Batrachostomus septimus)
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Philippine Frogmouth

Batrachostomus septimus Tweeddale, 1877

24–26 cmLength87 gWeight

The Philippine frogmouth (Batrachostomus septimus) is a nocturnal bird that can be found throughout the Philippine archipelago.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Philippine Frogmouth has been recorded at 22 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines318 records
  2. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines161 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines77 records
More places
  1. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines60 records
  2. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines59 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines56 records
  4. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines55 records
  5. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines41 records
  6. Lake HolonPhilippines32 records
  7. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines29 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Philippine frogmouth (Batrachostomus septimus) is a nocturnal bird that can be found throughout the Philippine archipelago. It is common in lowland forests and maturing second growth. There is little information about the bird.

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Questions

How big is the Philippine Frogmouth?

The Philippine Frogmouth is about 24–26 cm long and weighs around 87 g.

Where does the Philippine Frogmouth live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and Mindoro). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Philippine Frogmouth?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Philippine Frogmouth endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Frogmouth as Least Concern.

What does the Philippine Frogmouth eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Philippine Frogmouth in?

It belongs to the family Frogmouths (Podargidae), order Podargiformes.

At a glance

Length
24–26 cm
Weight
87 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
156 mm
Tail
108 mm
Bill
26 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and Mindoro)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Frogmouths Podargidae
Genus
Batrachostomus

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Philippine Frogmouth

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