RarityFairly Common
Height55 cm
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"When roosting during the day, they adopt a stiff, upright posture that makes them look like a broken branch, providing excellent camouflage."
Field Guide
Papuan Frogmouth
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The Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus papuensis) is the largest frogmouth species in Australia and among the biggest night birds in its family. It is a strictly nocturnal bird found in northern Queensland, New Guinea, and the Aru Islands.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Papuan Frogmouth has been recorded.
- Daintree River Cruise CentreKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 31 species · 40 sightings · seen 20 days ago
- Mount Kooyong Rd (Julatten)Key spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 1 species · seen 20 days ago
- Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers LodgeKey spotQueensland
- Nifold Plains (Rinyirru Lakefield NP)Key spotQueensland
- Stewart Creek RoadKey spotQueensland
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