The Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a bird in the Podargus family. The word strigoides means owl-form. The Tawny Frogmouth is a big-headed, stocky birds with rounded wings and short legs, often mistaken for an owl because…  | By MaNi on June 25, 2024 | The Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a bird in the Podargus family. The word strigoides means owl-form. The Tawny Frogmouth is a big-headed, stocky birds with rounded wings and short legs, often mistaken for an owl because it is also nocturnal (active at night) and it has front-facing eyes. It has grey, shaggy feathers, and is well camouflaged in trees (and practically invisible). Its large beak looks like a frog's mouth. The top of the beak has tufts of bristles. | | | |
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