Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Frogmouths :: Papuan Frogmouth
Papuan Frogmouth Podargus papuensis
Described by: Quoy; Gaimard (1830)
Alternate common name(s): Giant Frogmouth, Great Papuan Frogmouth
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
New Guinea and ne. Australia;
Two populations;
W. Papuan Is. (Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta, Misool Is.), New Guinea including is. in Geelvink Bay, Aru Is. and ne. Australia from Queensland (Iron Range National Park, Atherton Tablelands at Kingfisher Park, Cairns and Daintree River) s. to Staaten River and Townsville.
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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