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 of which four occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Large Frogmouth | Batrachostomus auritus | Very rare |
| Gould's Frogmouth | Batrachostomus stellatus | Rare |
| Hodgson's Frogmouth | Batrachostomus hodgsoni | |
| Javan Frogmouth | Batrachostomus javensis |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand