Because of their large beaks that resemble the mouths of the frogs, these birds were aptly named frogmouths. Just like their fellow compatriots in the order Caprimulgiformes, they have large head and eyes. Their large eyes come in handy because of their nocturnal nature which is a great asset for them at night as the eyes help them see at night. They have a middle toe that is longer than other toes. They do not have a toe on each foot that is serrated, unlike other Caprimulgiformes. Instead, their toes are separated into parts which make them look like the teeth of a comb.

Frogmouths have a stark resemblance to owls. The similarities are mostly in the fact that both birds are nocturnal and also have characteristically large eyes. In spite of the close resemblance, frogmouths and owls do have differences. While frogmouths have wide bills that are curved, owls have short, hook-like bills. .Another salient feature of the frogmouths is their small feet which are also short. Unlike owls, frogmouths lack talons- the sharp claws that are characteristic of birds of prey such as the owls.

The bill and the mouth of the frogmouth are important in that they allow the bird to capture their food easily. Their wide bill shows a large mouth. The bill is surrounded by hair-like bristles whose function it is thought could be to direct the prey into the mouth of the bird.

Weighing between 1.5 to 23.6 ounces, (roughly 43 to 670 grams) frogmouths also have soft plumage and feathers.

Geographical range
Frogmouths are found in two major continents which are Australia and Asia. The Australian ones are found in Australia, some in New Guinea and also others are to be found in the surrounding islands which include Tasmania and Solomon Islands. In Asia, countries like India, Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Java.

Habitat
Frogmouths will live in any place so long as there are trees in that environment. A good number of frogmouth species will be found colonizing rainforests where the heavy rains there lead to the growth of more trees while other specs are found inhabiting savannah grasslands where trees are fewer in comparison to the rainforests.

Conservation
Frogmouths may not appear to be in any immediate danger to a casual observer. But owing to the world climate change occasioned by both human activities and natural factors, the resultant effect that is deforestation is a real cause for alarm for the ultimate survival of frogmouths.

Frogmouths behavior
Frogmouths are nocturnal, which means are active at night, just before it gets dark and in the evening. During the day, they rest in the trees, and at night, they hunt for food. They are camouflaged by their color which resembles that of their environments. Frogmouths build their nests, which look like platforms, using sticks. Their nests are situated in trees where the female bird lays three eggs after which she sits on the eggs until they hatch. After hatching, both parents feed the chicks.