Sumatran Frogmouth (Batrachostomus poliolophus)
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Sumatran Frogmouth

Batrachostomus poliolophus Hartert, EJO, 1892

46 gWeight

The Sumatran frogmouth (Batrachostomus poliolophus), also known as the short-tailed frogmouth and the pale-faced frogmouth, is a nocturnal bird belonging to the family Podargidae.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Sumatran Frogmouth has been recorded at 5 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Southern slopes of Gng. Kerinci, Jambi, SumatraIndonesia154 records
  2. Gunung KerinciIndonesia80 records
  3. Upper Tapan Road, Jambi Prov., SumatraIndonesia5 records
More places
  1. Taman Nasional Way KambasIndonesia3 records
  2. Jalan akses Way KananIndonesia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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 Sumatran frogmouth (Batrachostomus poliolophus), also known as the short-tailed frogmouth and the pale-faced frogmouth, is a nocturnal bird belonging to the family Podargidae. It is endemic to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

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Questions

How big is the Sumatran Frogmouth?

The Sumatran Frogmouth weighs around 46 g.

Where does the Sumatran Frogmouth live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Sumatra. It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Sumatran Frogmouth?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Sumatran Frogmouth endangered?

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

What does the Sumatran Frogmouth eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sumatran Frogmouth in?

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

At a glance

Weight
46 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
120 mm
Tail
92 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane Sumatra

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Frogmouths Podargidae
Genus
Batrachostomus

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Sumatran Frogmouth

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