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Podargus

Podargus

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A large night bird with a wide flat beak that lives in Australia and nearby islands
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Podargus
  • The tawny frogmouth is a well-known member of the genus Podargus.

Examples

  • Scientists have recently revised the classification of several species within Podargus.

  • Members of Podargus are noted for their excellent camouflage in Australian forests.

  • The Podargus is known for its unique appearance.

  • Have you ever seen a Podargus in the wild?

  • The tawny frogmouth is a well-known member of the genus Podargus.

  • Members of Podargus are noted for their excellent camouflage in Australian forests.

  • Scientists have recently revised the classification of several species within Podargus.

Surface Forms

Podargus singular
Podarguses plural

Etymology

Podargus comes from Greek parts pod- meaning 'foot' and -argus meaning 'swift', so it originally meant 'swift-footed'. This name was given to a group of nocturnal birds called frogmouths, so thinking of the 'foot' in the name can help you remember Podargus is a bird genus found in Australia.