Gould’s frogmouth

(Batrachostomus stellatus)

Description

The Gould's frogmouth (Batrachostomus stellatus) is a species of bird in the family Podargidae.It is found in Brunei,Indonesia,Malaysia,Singapore,and Thailand.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss. The common name commemorates the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould (1804-1881).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Aves
Order:Caprimulgiformes
Family:Podargidae
Genus:Batrachostomus
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