Tawny Frogmouth

Podargus strigoides

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Tawny frogmouths are a nocturnal bird that relies on camouflage during the day, mimicking the appearance of a tree branch. They are generally silver-grey in colour and have bright yellow eyes. Tawny frogmouths are a well adapted species being found in most habitat types except dense rainforest and deserts.

WHAT THEY EAT

The tawny frogmouth has a varied diet including a variety of insects, frogs, small reptiles and mice. They can sometimes be seen holding their mouth wide open to display its yellow interior; this is thought to attract insects acting as a “yellow light”.

BREEDING

Breeding season ranges from August to December. They form a nest of loosely placed sticks usually in the fork of a tree and lay between 1-3 eggs. They take in turns incubating; one sitting on the nest whilst the other finds food.

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  • Location

    Dark green indicates where the Tawny Frogmouth can be found

  • tawny frogmouth being fed meat at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • tawny frogmouth at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • tawny frogmouth with open mouth at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
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