Javan Frogmouth
Batrachostomus javensis
NENot Evaluated Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Frogmouths (Podargidae)
- Order
- Podargiformes
Overview
The Javan frogmouth (Batrachostomus javensis), sometimes known as Horsfield's frogmouth, is a species of bird in the family Podargidae. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the Blyth's and Palawan frogmouths. Found in Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines, it lives in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Range and habitat
Lowlands of western and central Java.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Javan frogmouth
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
