About the Papuan Frogmouth
The Papuan frogmouth is a species of bird in the family Podargidae, found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea, and in Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Podargus papuensis |
| Species Codes | papfro1, PAFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Papuan Frogmouth belong to?
The Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus papuensis) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
How can I identify the Papuan Frogmouth?
The Papuan frogmouth is a species of bird in the family Podargidae, found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea, and in Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia....
Where can I report a Papuan Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Papuan Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code papfro1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Podargiformes
Order
16
Species in Family
831
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