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Marbled Frogmouth

Podargus ocellatus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
35,2 cm
Масса
205,83333333333334 g
Семейство
Podargidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes
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О нас

A large frogmouth (38-50 cm) found in New Guinea and surrounding islands and northeast Australia. Mottled brown, black, and white plumage resembling tree bark. Nocturnal insectivore with a wide, hooked bill. Inhabits rainforest and forest edges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 35,2 cm 13.9 in
Масса 205,83333333333334 g 7.26 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Intricately marbled chestnut-brown and black upperparts with pale buff ocellations; underparts pale buff barred dark brown; large yellow eyes; massive hooked bill; female averages more rufous-chestnut than grey-brown male.

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found in New Guinea and Australia (Cape York Peninsula). Resident in tropical rainforest, vine thickets, and dense monsoon forest.

Diet & Feeding

Strictly nocturnal; takes large beetles, frogs, and lizards by silent perch-drop onto the forest floor.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: PL.

Размер кладки

1-2

Звук

Пение

Loud 'oom-oom-oom' or bubbling cackle; resonant hollow hooting; calls from New Guinea forest at night; alarm a harsh hiss; repertoire includes soft cooing and chuckling

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Семейство Podargidae (Frogmouths)
Genus Podargus
Виды Podargus ocellatus

Distribution

Marbled Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Marbled Frogmouth eat?
Strictly nocturnal; takes large beetles, frogs, and lizards by silent perch-drop onto the forest floor.
Where does the Marbled Frogmouth live?
Found in New Guinea and Australia (Cape York Peninsula). Resident in tropical rainforest, vine thickets, and dense monsoon forest.
Is the Marbled Frogmouth endangered?
The Marbled Frogmouth has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Marbled Frogmouth nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Marbled Frogmouth sound like?
Loud 'oom-oom-oom' or bubbling cackle; resonant hollow hooting; calls from New Guinea forest at night; alarm a harsh hiss; repertoire includes soft cooing and chuckling
How big is the Marbled Frogmouth?
The Marbled Frogmouth has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 205.83333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Marbled Frogmouth belong to?
The Marbled Frogmouth (Podargus ocellatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Podargidae.

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