Podargus strigoides
(Tawny frogmouth)
(Tawny frogmouth)
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FAMILY |
Podargidae |
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Species |
Podargus strigoides |
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Common name |
Tawny frogmouth |
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Main colour |
Brown or grey |
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Distinctive feature |
Pale grey eyebrows, tufts near bill, body 34-46 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
Variants exist but the common northern form has grey to brown plumage with streaks of black on the back and wings, tail is relatively long. Legs and feet grey, eyes with yellow iris, bill brownish.
Additional Photos
Frogmouth family in Australian Pine
Well camouflaged pair of tawny frogmouths
