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Tawny Frogmouth

Podargus strigoides

Least Concern

Envergure

45,8 cm

Poids

430,0 g

Famille

Podargidae

Ordre

Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A large, stocky frogmouth (34-53 cm) endemic to Australia, widespread across the continent. Silvery-grey mottled plumage provides superb camouflage against tree bark. Nocturnal insectivore pouncing on prey from perches. Australia's most commonly encountered nocturnal bird.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	45,8 cm	18.0 in
Poids	430,0 g	15.17 oz

Identification

Plumage

Cryptic silver-grey upperparts with black shaft streaks; underparts paler grey with dark streaking; females often more rufous-tawny morph; vivid yellow eyes; heavy hooked bill; famous for bark-mimicking upright posture when disturbed.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

Répartition géographique

Found throughout Australia including Tasmania. Resident in woodland, forest edge, and suburban areas. Widespread and common across the continent.

Diet & Feeding

Nocturnal ground-gleaning insectivore; drops from a perch onto large insects, frogs, and small lizards below.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 25-35 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-5

Son

Chant

Resonant, repeated 'oom-oom-oom'; low booming hoot; soft and melodious for such a large bird; calls at night from Australian eucalypt forest; alarm a harsh 'grr'

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille	Podargidae (Frogmouths)
Genus	Podargus
Espèces	Podargus strigoides

Distribution

Tawny Frogmouth has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Tawny Frogmouth eat?

Nocturnal ground-gleaning insectivore; drops from a perch onto large insects, frogs, and small lizards below.

Where does the Tawny Frogmouth live?

Found throughout Australia including Tasmania. Resident in woodland, forest edge, and suburban areas. Widespread and common across the continent.

Is the Tawny Frogmouth endangered?

The Tawny Frogmouth has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Tawny Frogmouth nest?

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 25-35 days.

What does the Tawny Frogmouth sound like?

Resonant, repeated 'oom-oom-oom'; low booming hoot; soft and melodious for such a large bird; calls at night from Australian eucalypt forest; alarm a harsh 'grr'

How big is the Tawny Frogmouth?

The Tawny Frogmouth has a wingspan of 45.8 cm, weight of 430.0 g.

What order and family does the Tawny Frogmouth belong to?

The Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Podargidae.