Marbled Frogmouth

The Marbled Frogmouth is a species of bird in the Podargidae family. It is found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes Podargus ocellatus inexpectatus, a subspecies endemic to four islands in the Solomon Islands, was split into its own genus, Rigidipenna, in 2007.

The Marbled Frogmouth is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Marbled Frogmouth (Podargus ocellatus) is a species of bird in the Podargidae family. It is found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes Podargus ocellatus inexpectatus, a subspecies endemic to four islands in the Solomon Islands, was split into its own genus, Rigidipenna, in 2007. References - 1. ^ Cleere et al. 2007. More

The Marbled frogmouth is only found is some very isolated locations where as the Tawny frogmouth has become a well know back yard visitor. Many Tawny frogmouths are injured each year due to motor vehicle accidents. They often fly down in front of cars to catch the insects highlighted in the lights of the car. Other causes for injury to these birds is from poisonous pesticides used to kill insects in the back yard. More

The Marbled Frogmouth is a small to medium sized frogmouth with rich brown plumage delicately flecked and peppered with black and white. It has a long, graduated tail and prominent tuft of cream and chestnut banded plumes protruding above the bill. The species has a loud bubbling, gobbling territorial call ending with a bill clap and a softer “koo-loo” contact call. It can be distinguished from the more common and widespread Tawny Frogmouth by its longer tail, finely patterned plumage and distinctive call. More

> > This evening I had a pair of Marbled Frogmouths in the Mapleton Forest > > Reserve in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The birds were quite vocal given > > the time of year. > > This is the seventh pair of Marbled Frogmouths I've found in the Blackall > > Range since last October, at six different sites. More

Feeding: The Marbled frogmouth hunts for insects during the night. Breeding/Nesting: Breeds in October and bulids a flimsy platform of twigs and pieces of vines for a nest. Movement: Probably hides during the day in thick scrub or sits upright. At night it hunts for insects. More

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Marbled Frogmouth Iron Range NP, Cape York Qld. Marbled Frogmouth Iron Range NP, Cape York Qld. Enquire About this Image Image More

Marbled frogmouth - Podargus ocellatusThis is a beautifully plumaged bird with mottling or marbling giving the appearance of rough bark. Like other frogmouths, it freezes motionless when disturbed, relying on camouflage to conceal its presence. This bird is also called the plumed frogmouth due to barred bristles or 'plumes' protruding above its bill. It is distinguished from the more common tawny frogmouth which has paler eyes and unbarred plumes. The marbled frogmouth lives in patches of subtropical rainforest. More

endangered Marbled Frogmouth living in their yard. The Tawny Frogmouth is a nocturnal Australian native and is more likely to be heard than seen. They make an oomm oomm oomm sound which is deep and repetitive. The tawny frogmouth measure between 40 – 50 cm from head to tail and is a similar size to the kookaburra. Tawny frogmouths are often called owls, however they are very different. More