Podargidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Caprimulgiformes, class Aves. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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Podargus strigoides (Latham, 1801)
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Podargus ocellatus Quoy & Gaimard, 1830
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Podargus papuensis Quoy & Gaimard, 1830
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Batrachostomus moniliger Blyth, 1849
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Podargidae animals belong to the Caprimulgiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. They have wide, heavy bills that range from olive-grey to blackish, hooked at the tip, and marked by distinctive tufts of bristles at the top. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Podargidae is classified in the order Caprimulgiformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. This species has three distinct colour morphs, with the grey morph being the most common in both sexes.
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