About the Sunda Frogmouth
The Sunda frogmouth is a medium-sized, old world species of bird within the order Podargiformes. It is also uncommonly referred to as the long-tailed frogmouth or the horned frogmouth. The term "Sunda" is based on the geographical range of the species to regions around the Sunda islands. The genus name, Batrachostomus, is a Greek translation to 'frogmouth', which comes from the wide shape of the bill and slight gape. The species name cornutus is a Latin word translated to "having horns", referring to the tufts of feathers on the head.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Batrachostomus cornutus |
| Species Codes | sunfro1, SUFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sunda Frogmouth belong to?
The Sunda Frogmouth (Batrachostomus cornutus) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
How can I identify the Sunda Frogmouth?
The Sunda frogmouth is a medium-sized, old world species of bird within the order Podargiformes. It is also uncommonly referred to as the long-tailed frogmouth or the horned frogmouth. The term \"Sunda\" is based on the geographical range of the species to regions around the Sunda islands. The genus n...
Where can I report a Sunda Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Sunda Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sunfro1, or on iNaturalist.