Frogmouths: Order Caprimulgiformes

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Birds
Order: Caprimulgiformes

The order Caprimulgiformes includes the frog-mouth, oilbirds, nightjars, and nighthawks.  They are found all over the world (except Antarctica). Most are nocturnal. 

 

Cite this Page: Chamberlain, H. 2009. "Frogmouths" (OnLine) UntamedScience. Accessed Feb 09, 2012 at http://www.untamedscience.com/biodiversity/animals/chordates/birds/frogmouths
Chamberlain, H.
Untamed Science Crew
Created on: Mar 25th, 2009
Last updated: Apr 9th, 2011

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