Srilankan Frogmouth, Thattekad

This bird is related to night jars and is a nocturnal bird. It is not disturbed even if you approach closely. It prefers a specific roosting spot and is found there for months together. This species is found in the Western Ghats of southwest India and Sri Lanka. Its habitat is tropical forest, usually with dense undergrowth. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.