List of Birds of Brunei - 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 5 species which occur in Brunei.

  • Large Frogmouth Batrachostomus auritus
  • Gould's Frogmouth Batrachostomus stellatus
  • Short-tailed Frogmouth Batrachostomus poliolophus
  • Javan Frogmouth Batrachostomus javensis
  • Sunda Frogmouth Batrachostomus cornutus

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