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Papuan Frogmouth

Podargus papuensis

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
57,9 cm
Масса
389,1666666666667 g
Семейство
Podargidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 57,9 cm 22.8 in
Масса 389,1666666666667 g 13.73 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

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

Географический ареал

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.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: PL.

Размер кладки

1-2

Звук

Пение

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

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Papuan Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Papuan Frogmouth eat?
Night hunter feeding primarily on large invertebrates and occasionally small lizards by perch-and-pounce technique.
Where does the Papuan Frogmouth live?
Found across New Guinea and adjacent islands. Resident in lowland and hill forest, forest edge, and secondary growth up to 1,500 m.
Is the Papuan Frogmouth endangered?
The Papuan Frogmouth has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Papuan Frogmouth nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Papuan Frogmouth sound like?
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
How big is the Papuan Frogmouth?
The Papuan Frogmouth has a wingspan of 57.9 cm, weight of 389.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Papuan Frogmouth belong to?
The Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus papuensis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Podargidae.

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