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Tawny Frogmouth

Podargus strigoides

Photo by Dave Koch
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Field Notes

Description:

Large nocturnal hunter related to nightjars. Masters of camouflage able to mimic dead branch of tree

Habitat:

Forest and woodlands, urban bush land. This adult bird was sighted in a banksia tree in urban nature reserve

Notes:

I recall sighting this bird when it moved from its camouflage pose. I raced home and got my camera and it was still there when I returned. This was 30 years ago and I consider it to be my spark bird

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