Solomons Frogmouth

Rigidipenna inexpectata

The Solomons frogmouth, 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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