Hodgson's Frogmouth
Batrachostomus hodgsoni
The Hodgson's Frogmouth (Batrachostomus hodgsoni) is a rare frogmouth found in 7 countries, weighing about 51 g. Hodgson's frogmouth is a species of bird in the family Podargidae.
About the Hodgson's Frogmouth
Hodgson's frogmouth is a species of bird in the family Podargidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
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How to identify it
Hodgson's frogmouth is one of the smaller members of the family Podargidae. As an adult, its length ranges between 24.5 and 27.5 centimetres (9.6 and 10.8 in) and it weighs approximately 50 grams (1.8 oz). The plumage is mottled brown and gray, soft and cryptic, resembling tree bark. The physical appearance differs from other species by a heavier black marking above breast as well as no rufous on breast. Hodgson's frogmouth is the most well-marked sexual dichromatic of all frogmouths. The male is rufous brown. Voice: This species is very vocal during breeding. Calls range from soft wheezy whistles to harsh tremulous rattles. The song is soft with slightly trilled rising whistles: whaaee, whaaow, wheeow-a. Sometimes soft chuckling whooo notes are added.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Hodgson's Frogmouth?
- Hodgson's frogmouth is one of the smaller members of the family Podargidae. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Hodgson's Frogmouth?
- The Hodgson's Frogmouth is a small sized bird weighing about 51 g.
- Where can you see a Hodgson's Frogmouth?
- The Hodgson's Frogmouth occurs in 7 countries, including Thailand, India, Vietnam, Bhutan and Myanmar (Burma).
- What birds look similar to a Hodgson's Frogmouth?
- The Hodgson's Frogmouth is most easily confused with the Blyth's Frogmouth, the Philippine Frogmouth and the Large Frogmouth.
- Is the Hodgson's Frogmouth endangered?
- The Hodgson's Frogmouth is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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