Frogmouth - Wikipedia
The frogmouths (Podargidae) are a group of nocturnal birds related to owlet-nightjars, swifts, and hummingbirds. Species in the group are distributed in the Indomalayan and Australasian realms. They are named for their large flattened hooked bill and huge frog-like gape, which they use to capture insects.
Meet the Frogmouth, Australia’s Weirdest Bird - Cool Green Science
2020年5月4日 · But the frogmouth’s most unforgettable feature is its stare: two massive, bulging yellow eyes staring down at you over a wide, froggish mouth festooned with mustache-like feathers. One second they’re looking at you with baleful indifference, and the next they’re glaring with barely contained fury.
Tawny frogmouths: 5 things you may not know about these masters …
2018年5月16日 · Masters of disguise, with the deadliest of stares, the tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is one of Australia’s most beloved birds. But because they’re most active at night, their unique behaviours are less obvious to us.
Frogmouth | Nocturnal, Soft-plumaged, Insectivorous | Britannica
Frogmouth, (family Podargidae), any of numerous birds, comprising the family Podargidae in the order Caprimulgiformes, named for their characteristic broad, froglike gape. Frogmouths inhabit the forests of southeastern Asia and Australia.
Frogmouth Facts: Unveiling the Mysteries of This Unique Bird
2024年2月27日 · Frogmouths, captivating avian wonders native to Australia and Southeast Asia, defy conventional bird norms with their unique traits. With a wide-mouthed appearance reminiscent of a frog, these nocturnal creatures boast unparalleled camouflage skills, seamlessly blending into their surroundings.
Tawny Frogmouth - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
These medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds are noted for their long wings, short legs, and stout bills. The tawny frogmouth is active at night; by day it perches in trees perfectly camouflaged. They are native to Australia and also found on Tasmania.
Frogmouths (Podargidae) - Encyclopedia.com
Frogmouths are rather stocky, compact birds that resemble other Caprimulgiformes in having a relatively large head. with large eyes. The strong wide bill is the family's hallmark and is relatively even wider in the Asian than in the Australasian species.
Large Frogmouth - eBird
Warm, pale, brown overall with bright white spots on the wings. Despite its size, this lowland rainforest giant can be cryptic and difficult to find; roosts under cover by day and hunts from a perch by night. Favors undisturbed primary forest, but also occasionally in disturbed areas.
Large frogmouth - Wikipedia
The large frogmouth (Batrachostomus auritus) is a species of bird in the family Podargidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. Logging of its habitat poses a risk to its survival, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed it as a vulnerable species.
Frogmouths (Podargidae) Information - Earth Life
2023年7月12日 · There are 14 species of Frogmouths broken down by 3 Genus. Although these birds are nocturnal and do resemble owls, they are more closely related to nightjars, swifts, and hummingbirds. They are named for their large flattened hooked bills and huge frog-like gape, which they use to take insects. Their flight is weak.
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