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Solomons Frogmouth

Rigidipenna inexpectata

Near Threatened

翼開長

38.4 cm

体重

188.0 g

科

Podargidae

目

Caprimulgiformes

について

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
翼開長	38.4 cm	15.1 in
体重	188.0 g	6.63 oz

識別

羽毛

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

🌲 Forest

分布域

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.

保全状況

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL.

鳴き声

さえずり

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

分類学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
科	Podargidae (Frogmouths)
Genus	Rigidipenna
種	Rigidipenna inexpectata

Distribution

Solomons Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

よくある質問

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.