Ugly Birds: 22 UGLIEST Birds in the World
6. Sri Lanka Frogmouth
Sri Lanka frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) in liberica coffee tree
One of the rarest birds in the world, the Sri Lanka frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) might just be the weirdest bird you’ve ever seen.
They have wide hooked bills closely resembling a frog’s mouth, hence the name.
Found in Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats in India, these bizarre birds are difficult to spot due to their unique plumage – their feather patterns resemble dried leaves or branches, which helps in camouflage.
Due to their coloration, they can be easily mistaken as a part of the tree when they are sitting still.
Sri Lanka frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) in liberica coffee tree
One of the rarest birds in the world, the Sri Lanka frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) might just be the weirdest bird you’ve ever seen.
They have wide hooked bills closely resembling a frog’s mouth, hence the name.
Found in Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats in India, these bizarre birds are difficult to spot due to their unique plumage – their feather patterns resemble dried leaves or branches, which helps in camouflage.
Due to their coloration, they can be easily mistaken as a part of the tree when they are sitting still.
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04 April 2024
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