Orphaned Tawny Frogmouth
Baby birds are my theme for today. Here a shot of a hungry orphaned Tawny frogmouth chick that was raised by a neighbour.
The Tawny frogmouth is a unique bird native to Australia, often mistaken for an owl because of its nocturnal habits and similar appearance. However, it belongs to a different family altogether. Tawny frogmouths have distinctive wide, flattened beaks and large, yellow eyes. Their plumage is well-camouflaged with mottled patterns of gray, brown, and black, helping them blend seamlessly into tree bark.
These birds are known for their excellent mimicry; during the day, they remain very still, perching on branches and posing like broken stumps to avoid detection by predators. At night, they become active hunters, primarily feeding on insects and other small prey.
Orphaned Tawny Frogmouth
Baby birds are my theme for today. Here a shot of a hungry orphaned Tawny frogmouth chick that was raised by a neighbour.
The Tawny frogmouth is a unique bird native to Australia, often mistaken for an owl because of its nocturnal habits and similar appearance. However, it belongs to a different family altogether. Tawny frogmouths have distinctive wide, flattened beaks and large, yellow eyes. Their plumage is well-camouflaged with mottled patterns of gray, brown, and black, helping them blend seamlessly into tree bark.
These birds are known for their excellent mimicry; during the day, they remain very still, perching on branches and posing like broken stumps to avoid detection by predators. At night, they become active hunters, primarily feeding on insects and other small prey.