Papuan Frogmouth

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Papuan Frogmouth (<em>Podargus papuensis</em>) is a species of Frogmouths (<em>Podargidae</em>) in the order Frogmouths.

Overview

Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus papuensis) is a species of Frogmouths (Podargidae) in the order Frogmouths.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Podargus; binomial: Podargus papuensis; authority: Quoy & Gaimard, 1832.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Includes rogersi and baileyi; treat as monotypic (Beehler & Pratt 2016; Holyoak 1999b, 2001; Cleere 2010).

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