About the Solomons Frogmouth
The Solomons frogmouth, also known as the Cinnamon frogmouth or Solomon Islands frogmouth, is a predatory bird in the frogmouth family. It was first described in 1901, but not recognized as a distinct species until 2007. The Solomons frogmouth is the only known member of the genus Rigidipenna. It is endemic to the islands of Isabel, Bougainville and Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands archipelago, which lies in the countries of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Rigidipenna inexpectata |
| Species Codes | soifro1, SOFR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Solomons Frogmouth belong to?
The Solomons Frogmouth (Rigidipenna inexpectata) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Solomons Frogmouth?
The Solomons Frogmouth is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Solomons Frogmouth?
The Solomons frogmouth, also known as the Cinnamon frogmouth or Solomon Islands frogmouth, is a predatory bird in the frogmouth family. It was first described in 1901, but not recognized as a distinct species until 2007. The Solomons frogmouth is the only known member of the genus Rigidipenna. It is...
Where can I report a Solomons Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Solomons Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soifro1, or on iNaturalist.
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