Solomons Frogmouth
Rigidipenna inexpectata
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 38,4 cm | 15.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 188,0 g | 6.63 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
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
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL.
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Hollow hooting call from Solomon Islands forest; resonant 'boop-boop' at night; endemic to Guadalcanal; vocalizations rarely documented; soft frog-like quality
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Podargidae (Frogmouths) |
| Genus | Rigidipenna |
| Loài | Rigidipenna inexpectata |
Distribution
Solomons Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podargidae family