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 3 species which occur in the Philippines.
- Philippine Frogmouth Batrachostomus septimus (E)
- Javan Frogmouth Batrachostomus javensis
- Sunda Frogmouth Batrachostomus cornutus
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of The Philippines