Ceylon Frogmouth

Vipin.. I shld be really thankful for the guide who helped us spot this beautiful bird... :)

Thanks, Satyen..

@VivBraznell : It is very, very difficult to spot them untill one has a very keen eye to spot and know where to spot them...Hardly seen during the day (except at the roosting site), they breed between January and March. Sightings of these birds is highly difficult due to its ability to camouflage. The call of the bird is also rare and can be heard only during courtship. During breeding, the birds build a nest - a pad made of moss, lichen and bark.

@ ctsetan : This species has been reported from different parts of karnataka which was not known before, they are slow-breeding birds -- it only lays one egg twice a year may be its the result of habitat destruction due to largescale felling in plantations and forests. this bird is highly sensitive and prefers evergreen patches. Secondly, being an insectivore, it prefers to avoid plantations with a lot of pesticide and insecticide. Consuming any insect in such plantation would be fatal to this species.

Thanks, everyone... @ Atul ..It had been on my list for a long time now was lucky to spot them in my recent trip last weekend..Will be posting the female frogmoth's photograph seperately...