Solomons Frogmouth (Rigidipenna inexpectata)
About the Solomons Frogmouth
The Solomons frogmouth (Rigidipenna inexpectata), also known as the Cinnamon frogmouth or Solomon Islands frogmouth, is a predatory bird in the frogmouth family. It was first described in 1901, but not recognized as a distinct species until 2007. The Solomons frogmouth is the only known member of the genus Rigidipenna. It is endemic to the islands of Isabel, Bougainville and Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands archipelago, which lies in the countries of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 16 recordings for this species: 6 CC BY-NC-SA. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands in the xeno-canto catalogue.
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