The Palawan frogmouth[1] (Batrachostomus chaseni) is a species of bird in the family Podargidae.

Ebird describes it as "A medium-sized night bird of lowland forest on Palawan, where it is the only frogmouth.

However, there seems to be a large amount of variance and morphs between each individual and thus further study is required to properly validate its status as a species.

However, Palawan's forests are under threat due to illegal logging, deforestation and mining and it is reasonable to believe that this bird's population is declining.

The whole of Palawan was designated as a Biosphere Reserve; however, protection and enforcement of laws has been difficult and these threats still continue.