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Solomons Frogmouth

Rigidipenna inexpectata

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
38,4 cm
Berat
188,0 g
Famili
Podargidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 38,4 cm 15.1 in
Berat 188,0 g 6.63 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Suara

Kicauan

Hollow hooting call from Solomon Islands forest; resonant 'boop-boop' at night; endemic to Guadalcanal; vocalizations rarely documented; soft frog-like quality

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Podargidae (Frogmouths)
Genus Rigidipenna
Spesies Rigidipenna inexpectata

Distribution

Solomons Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Solomons Frogmouth eat?
Night-active predator catching large invertebrates (beetles, worms, centipedes) and occasionally small frogs by pouncing from a low perch.
Where does the Solomons Frogmouth live?
Endemic to the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific. Found in lowland rainforest on major islands including Bougainville and Guadalcanal.
Is the Solomons Frogmouth endangered?
The Solomons Frogmouth has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Solomons Frogmouth nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Solomons Frogmouth sound like?
Hollow hooting call from Solomon Islands forest; resonant 'boop-boop' at night; endemic to Guadalcanal; vocalizations rarely documented; soft frog-like quality
How big is the Solomons Frogmouth?
The Solomons Frogmouth has a wingspan of 38.4 cm, weight of 188.0 g.
What order and family does the Solomons Frogmouth belong to?
The Solomons Frogmouth (Rigidipenna inexpectata) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Podargidae.

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