The
Tawny Frogmouth (
Podargus strigoides) is a
nocturnal species of Australian
frogmouth commonly mistaken for an
owl. Males and females look similar, growing to 35–53 cm (14–21 in) long and up to 680 g (1.5 lb) in weight. The Tawny Frogmouth is almost exclusively
insectivorous, feeding rarely on frogs and other small prey. It generally sits very still on a low perch and catches food with its beak.
Photo: JJ Harrison