Papuan Frogmouth
Podargus papuensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="podargus-papuensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus papuensis) is a bird species in the family Podargidae (frogmouths), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 57.9 cm and a weight of 389.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
The largest frogmouth (50-60 cm) found in New Guinea and surrounding islands. Rufous-brown plumage with white spots and vermiculations. Massive bill and large red or yellow eyes. Nocturnal insectivore of lowland and hill forests, feeding on large insects and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 57.9 cm | 22.8 in |
| 体重 | 389.1666666666667 g | 13.73 oz |
識別
羽毛
Large; grey-brown upperparts finely vermiculated with black and buff; underparts pale grey-buff finely streaked and barred; prominent yellow eyes; females often more rufous-brown; largest frogmouth species in the Papuan region.
Habitat & Range
分布域
Found across New Guinea and adjacent islands. Resident in lowland and hill forest, forest edge, and secondary growth up to 1,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
Night hunter feeding primarily on large invertebrates and occasionally small lizards by perch-and-pounce technique.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: PL.
一腹卵数
1-2
鳴き声
さえずり
Deep, booming 'oom-oom'; resonant hollow hoots from New Guinea rainforest; very large bird produces powerful low-frequency calls; alarm a loud hiss; calls at night
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Podargidae (Frogmouths) |
| Genus | Podargus |
| 種 | Podargus papuensis |
Distribution
Papuan Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Podargidae family