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Tawny Frogmouth

Podargus strigoides

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a species of frogmouth native to Australia that is found throughout the Australian mainland and Tasmania. Tawny frogmouths are big-headed stocky birds often mistaken for owls due to their nocturnal habits and similar colouring. They are not raptorial birds, and are therefore not owls.

Habitat:

Saw 3 of these birds on a trip to the Boondall wetlands with Neil Ross and Shanna Bignell.

Notes:

Boondall Wetlands Reserve - http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/natural-environment/en…

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Tawny frogmouth

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Comments (1)
Neil Ross
Brilliant photos, Pam. This fellow couldn't be bothered doing the 'stump' pose - sleep was a better option. Both birds were resting on native sheoak.

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Birds of Australia
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2014

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