The Family Podargidae is a group of birds commonly referred to as frogmouths due to their highly distinctive mouth opening featuring a wide gape similar to that of a frog. These remarkable birds are found in Australia, Asia, and Africa and are known for their nocturnal habits and excellent camouflage. Synonyms for the Family Podargidae include Podargusidae, a name that has largely fallen out of favor, and Batrachostomidae, a term sometimes used to describe the frog-like mouth of these birds.
Furthermore, there are different types of birds that belong to the family Podargidae. Some of them include the Australian Tawny Frogmouth, Marbled Frogmouth, and the Himalayan Frogmouth. All these birds have unique characteristics and behaviors that distinguish them from one another.