Tawny Frogmouth

Podargus strigoides

A master of disguise that freezes like a broken branch, with huge frog-like eyes for night hunting.

How I sound

When I hoot

Recorded by Marc Anderson on Xeno-canto.
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When I call with the frogs

Recorded by Nick Talbot on Xeno-canto.
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

When I tell another bird to go away

Recorded by Nick Talbot on Xeno-canto.
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Hide and Seek Champ

They point beaks upward and close eyes to slits, becoming near-invisible tree extensions!
Bug Zapper

They catch moths mid-air with their huge beaks. Nature’s silent night-time vacuum cleaners!
Not an Owl!

Despite appearances, they're related to nightjars and catch prey with beaks, not talons.
Love Sticks

Mates groom each other with special ‘love sticks’ they find and present as gifts!
Tree Hugger

Chicks hug branches with wings spread flat, looking like adorable feathery pancakes!