About the Gould's Frogmouth
Gould's frogmouth is a nocturnal species of bird in the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Podargidae. It is one of the 12 species in the Batrachostomus genus. Its common name commemorates the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould (1804–1881).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Batrachostomus stellatus |
| Species Codes | goufro1, GOFR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gould's Frogmouth belong to?
The Gould's Frogmouth (Batrachostomus stellatus) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gould's Frogmouth?
The Gould's Frogmouth is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gould's Frogmouth?
Gould's frogmouth is a nocturnal species of bird in the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Podargidae. It is one of the 12 species in the Batrachostomus genus. Its common name commemorates the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould (1804–1881)....
Where can I report a Gould's Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Gould's Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code goufro1, or on iNaturalist.
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