Short-tailed frogmouth

(Batrachostomus poliolophus)

Description

Sexes dimorphic.Adult males have an overall dull rufous-brown,a buffish-white collar distinct,bold whits spots on scapular area.White markings characterize the breast,flanks and abdomen.Scalloped pattern of feathers distinct on abdomen.Appears less darkish brown than congenetic Short-tailed Frogmouth.It is only distinguished for the latter by vocalizations.Females paler,cinnamon colored.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Aves
Order:Caprimulgiformes
Family:Podargidae
Genus:Batrachostomus
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