Solomons Frogmouth
Rigidipenna inexpectata
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के बारे में
A medium-sized frogmouth (25-29 cm) endemic to the Solomon Islands. Dark brown plumage. Nocturnal insectivore of lowland rainforest. One of the least known birds in its family due to its remote island range. Limited ecological data available.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 38.4 cm | 15.1 in |
| वजन | 188.0 g | 6.63 oz |
पहचान
पंख
Dark rufous-brown upperparts with black streaks and pale buff mottling; underparts buff barred dark brown; stiff rectrices unique in frogmouths; Solomon Islands endemic distinguished by rigid tail feathers and rich brown tones.
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Endemic to the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific. Found in lowland rainforest on major islands including Bougainville and Guadalcanal.
Diet & Feeding
Night-active predator catching large invertebrates (beetles, worms, centipedes) and occasionally small frogs by pouncing from a low perch.
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: PL.
ध्वनि
गीत
Hollow hooting call from Solomon Islands forest; resonant 'boop-boop' at night; endemic to Guadalcanal; vocalizations rarely documented; soft frog-like quality
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| कुल | Podargidae (Frogmouths) |
| Genus | Rigidipenna |
| प्रजातियां | Rigidipenna inexpectata |
Distribution
Solomons Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podargidae family