Marbled Frogmouth

Podargus ocellatus

Least Concern

Aves · Caprimulgiformes · Podargidae

About

The marbled frogmouth is a bird in the family Podargidae. The species was first described by Jean René Constant Quoy and Joseph Paul Gaimard in 1830. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and Queensland. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Ranges in Queensland's Sunshine Coast is considered a stronghold for the plumed frogmouth; notable populations are within the Conondale National Park.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance