StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height55 cm
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Did You Know?
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"When roosting during the day, they adopt a stiff, upright posture that makes them look like a broken branch, providing excellent camouflage."
Field Guide
Papuan Frogmouth
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The Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus papuensis) is the largest frogmouth species in Australia and among the biggest night birds in its family. It is a strictly nocturnal bird found in northern Queensland, New Guinea, and the Aru Islands.
Distribution Map
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