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Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)
Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

About Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Owls And Nightjars
  • Family: Frogmouths

The tawny frogmouth is a species of frogmouth native to the Australian mainland and Tasmania and found throughout. It is a big-headed, stocky bird often mistaken for an owl due to its nocturnal habits and similar colouring.

Source: Wikipedia

Lifelists

Visits

  • 2012-11-11

    Lakefield National Park, Australia
    Large frogmouth hanging out in dry forest.
  • 2012-11-14

    Mareeba Wetlands, Australia
    Image from 2012-11-14