Large frogmouth

Description

The large frogmouth is considerably larger than other members of its genus and grows to a length of about 42 cm (17 in).The sexes are similar and the colouring is rather variable,the upper parts being mainly chestnut and blackish-brown,barred and spotted with white and buff.The underparts are dull brown or pale rufous,the belly being paler than the breast.The beak is horn-coloured with a darker tip,the gape being yellow,the irises are some shade of light or dark brown,and the legs are a dull yellow