Philippine Frogmouth
A species of Lesser Frogmouths Scientific name : Batrachostomus septimus Genus : Lesser Frogmouths
Philippine Frogmouth, A species of Lesser Frogmouths
Botanical name: Batrachostomus septimus
Genus: Lesser Frogmouths
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
Like all frogmouths, the Philippine frogmouth has large eyes for better night vision, a large flat bill for capturing insects, and cryptic plumage which allows them to be camouflaged while perched during the day. They are the only frogmouth species found in the Philippines, and can be confused with the Philippine Nightjar, which despite its similar shape has very different plumage. The Philippine frogmouth is a medium frogmouth, being 24–26 cm long, with two color morphs (and intermediate phases); one is a chestnut rufous with deep rufous ground color, the other a lighter brown with buff and black barring. Both morphs have three distinct light buff or white bands; one on their hindneck, a second on their lower throat, and a third around the lower breast. They have a yellow-orange iris and brown feet and bill. Although males and females have a similar appearance, females are typically darker and plainer. 
Size
25 cm
Feeding Habits
Philippine Frogmouth primarily consumes large insects like grasshoppers, cicadas, crickets, and beetles. It employs a sit-and-wait hunting strategy from low branches and uses bill bristles for eye protection.
Habitat
The philippine Frogmouth thrives in dense forested environments, encompassing mature lowland jungles to forest fringes. This species exhibits a preference for areas abundant in thick vegetation, which provides camouflage and nesting opportunities, typically away from open terrains and preferring regions with substantial tree cover.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The Philippine frogmouth is a sedentary bird, endemic to the Philippines, and is widely distributed within the archipelago, though noticeably absent from Palawan. Though rare, there have been sightings in India and Australia. They are thought to be found in lowland and maturing (but not mature) second growth forests, but their habitat is not known in detail as they are only active at night and do not sing songs or have loud calls.
Species Status
The Philippine frogmouth is currently listed as species of least concern by the IUCN as of 2012, though it is believed its population is slowly declining due to habitat destruction. The reason for this listing is the large range, the rate of decline not reaching the threshold to qualify as a vulnerable species, and while the population size has not been officially quantified, it is believed to exceed the threshold to be considered vulnerable based on the population size criterion.
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Frogmouths Genus
Lesser Frogmouths Species
Philippine Frogmouth 
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