Birds of India - Frogmouths

Frogmouths

Order: Caprimulgiformes. Family: Podargidae

The frogmouths are a group of nocturnal birds related to the nightjars. They are named for their large flattened hooked bills and huge frog-like gape, which they use to take insects. There are 12 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in India.

  • Ceylon Frogmouth Batrachostomus moniliger
  • Hodgson's Frogmouth Batrachostomus hodgsoni

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