frogmouth

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frogmouth (FROG-mowth) - n., any of various nocturnal, insectivorous birds (family Podargidae) of southern Asia, Melanesia, and Australasia with a broad, flattened, froglike mouth.


Related to nightjars and swifts. Fourteen species, the best-known being the tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) of Australia:


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I couldn't quickly find a pic of the froggy mouth, so you'll just have to take my word for it or find one yourself. Named for the froggy mouth, which they open wide as they fly to catch bugs to eat.

---L.