Solomons Frogmouth
Rigidipenna inexpectata
- Family
- Frogmouths (Podargidae)
- Order
- Podargiformes
Overview
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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Range and habitat
Bougainville, Choiseul, and Santa Isabel (northern and east-central Solomon Islands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Solomons frogmouth
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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