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Tawny Frogmouth

Podargus strigoides

Description:

Tawny Frogmouths hunt at night and spend the day roosting on a dead log or tree branch close to the tree trunk. Their camouflage is excellent staying very still and upright, they look just like part of the branch

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2 Comments

DarrenC
DarrenC 10 years ago

They are curious looking things,

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

A very contented looking pair. Fabulous birds even if a bit weird. They always have such confidence in their camouflage.

DarrenC
Spotted by
DarrenC

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Apr 22, 2014
Submitted on Apr 22, 2014

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