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Tawny Frogmouth

Scientific Name

Podargus strigoides

Class

Aves

Order

Caprimulgiformes

Range

Australia

Habitat

Woodlands and forests

Estimated Wild Population

n/a

Found in:

McCormick Bird House

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Tawny frogmouths have gray plumage with occasional black streaks, which allow them to blend into the branches and avoid detection by predators. Nocturnal birds, they use their large, bright yellow eyes and excellent hearing to hunt. Breeding pairs typically return and add to the same nest each year.

Did You Know?

Tawny frogmouths were named for their large mouth.

Often mistaken for owls, these birds are actually members of the nightjar family.

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