The Sri Lanka frogmouth is a species of bird found in Sri Lanka and India. It belongs to the family of birds known as Podargidae, and is named for its frog-like appearance and wide, gaping beak.
The Sri Lanka frogmouth has a distinctive appearance with a large head and broad, flattened bill. It has brownish-gray plumage, which helps it to blend in with the tree bark it typically perches on. The bird has large, dark eyes that are surrounded by a ring of bare skin, which gives it an almost alien-like appearance.
Sri Lanka frogmouths are primarily nocturnal, and feed on a diet of insects, especially moths, which they catch in flight. During the day, they roost quietly on tree branches, using their cryptic coloring to blend into their surroundings and avoid detection.
The Sri Lanka frogmouth is considered to be a near-threatened species due to habitat loss and fragmentation caused by deforestation and other human activities. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this unique and fascinating bird.