About the Large Frogmouth
The large frogmouth is a species of bird in the family Podargidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. Logging of its habitat poses a risk to its survival, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed it as a vulnerable species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Batrachostomus auritus |
| Species Codes | larfro1, LAFR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Large Frogmouth belong to?
The Large Frogmouth (Batrachostomus auritus) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Large Frogmouth?
The Large Frogmouth is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Large Frogmouth?
The large frogmouth is a species of bird in the family Podargidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. Logging of its habitat poses a risk to its survival, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed it as a...
Where can I report a Large Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Large Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code larfro1, or on iNaturalist.
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