noun
- Plural of frogmouth; nocturnal birds of the family Podargidae found in Australia and Southeast Asia, characterized by a large, wide mouth and cryptic plumage.
Usage: Zoology term; Plural form
Examples
- Frogmouths are often mistaken for owls because of their similar appearance and nocturnal habits.
- The Australian frogmouths blend seamlessly into tree bark during the day.
- Ornithologists study frogmouths to understand their unique feeding and roosting behaviors.
- Several species of frogmouths inhabit the rainforests of New Guinea.
- Unlike owls, frogmouths catch insects in flight using their enormous mouths.