Bornean Frogmouth
Batrachostomus mixtus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Borneo (Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia)
- Family
- Frogmouths (Podargidae)
- Order
- Podargiformes
Overview
The Bornean frogmouth (Batrachostomus mixtus) is a bird species in the family Podargidae. Some taxonomists consider it to be a subspecies of the short-tailed frogmouth, but others consider it to be a distinct species. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia and is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Range and habitat
Montane forest of Borneo.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bornean frogmouth
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
