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Bornean Frogmouth

Owls, Nightjars & Frogmouths

Batrachostomus mixtus

Basic stats

Diet

Insects

Habitat

Montane forest

Range

Endemic to Borneo

Clutch size

1 egg

Incubation period

About 25–27 days

Size

Small (20–22cm)

Wingspan

~35–38cm

Weight

~50–60g

A Bornean endemic frogmouth of montane forest, cryptically patterned in mottled grey-brown bark-like plumage that renders it almost invisible by day, perched motionless along mossy branches.

Nocturnal and rarely seen, its presence is usually confirmed only by a soft, descending whistled call after dark, making it a prized find on highland night walks such as those around Kinabalu Park.

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