About the Sumatran Frogmouth
The Sumatran frogmouth, also known as the short-tailed frogmouth and the pale-faced frogmouth, is a nocturnal bird belonging to the family Podargidae. It is endemic to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Batrachostomus poliolophus |
| Species Codes | shtfro3, SUFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sumatran Frogmouth belong to?
The Sumatran Frogmouth (Batrachostomus poliolophus) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
How can I identify the Sumatran Frogmouth?
The Sumatran frogmouth, also known as the short-tailed frogmouth and the pale-faced frogmouth, is a nocturnal bird belonging to the family Podargidae. It is endemic to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia....
Where can I report a Sumatran Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Sumatran Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtfro3, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Podargiformes
Order
16
Species in Family
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