Frogmouth Collection

A Malayan forest, with its characteristic birds
Plate 9 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) camouflaged in a dead tree, Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia

Buffy fish owl and Papuan frogmouth
Buffy fish owl, Bubo ketupu, and Papuan frogmouth, Podargus papuensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Australian owlet nightjar or tawny frogmouth?
Australian owlet nightjar, Aegotheles cristatus or tawny frogmouth, Podargus strigoides? (Banded goatsucker, Caprimulgus vittatus)

Papuan frogmouth, Podargus papuensis Podarge papou. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d

Variety of jousting shields and helmets from a medieval tournament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Biasioli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Helmets and armour of the 14th century. Conical helm 1, trellis helm 2, round helm 3, frogmouth helm with visor 4, chainmail and surcoat 5, and breastplate with lance rest 6

Large frogmouth, Batrachostomus auritus (Long-eared podargus, Podargus auritus). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

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Australia, Frogmouth Owls in a tree

Tawny Frogmouth, albino {Podargus strigoides} Tasmania, Australia

German frogmouth helm, first half of 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Blyths Frogmouth (Batrachostomus affinis) adult, sitting at nest on branch, Taman Negara N. P
Blyths Frogmouth (Batrachostomus affinis) adult, sitting at nest on branch, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Papuan Frogmouth Podargus papuensis at day time roost Varirata NP Papua New Guinea

Tawny Frogmouth among jumble of branches Three subspecies in Australia inhabiting open woodland
DH-3946 Tawny Frogmouth - among jumble of branches At the Broome Bird Observatory, Western Australia. Podargus strigoides phalaenoides Three subspecies in Australia inhabiting open woodland

Tawny frogmouth, Podargus strigoides, and European nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Frogmouth in Tasmania

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Marbled Frogmouth perched on branch. far north Cape York, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Marbled Frogmouth perched on branch. far north Cape York, Queensland, Australia. Date:

Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) adult pair, perched at daytime roost, Sri Lanka, February

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Marbled Frogmouth (Podargus ocellatus) Date:

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Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) Date:

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Marbled Frogmouth (Podargus ocellatus) Date:

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Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) camouflaged adult resting in River red gum. West MacDonnell National Park, Northern Territory, Australia Date:

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Sri Lanka Frogmouth - in tree with fern (Batrachostomus moniliger) Date:

Short-tailed Frogmouth (Batrachostomus poliolophus poliolophus) adult, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Short-tailed Frogmouth (Batrachostomus poliolophus poliolophus) adult, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Large Frogmouth (Batrachostomus auritus) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N. P
Large Frogmouth (Batrachostomus auritus) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Goulds Frogmouth (Batrachostomus stellatus) adult, perched on twig, Way Kambas N. P
Goulds Frogmouth (Batrachostomus stellatus) adult, perched on twig, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Blyths Frogmouth (Batrachostomus affinis) adult male, perched on branch, Way Kambas N. P
Blyths Frogmouth (Batrachostomus affinis) adult male, perched on branch, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) adult male, stretching wing, sitting in fork of tree, Queensland, Australia, November

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) adult female, resting in fork of tree, Queensland, Australia, November

The plains of New South Wales, with characteristic animals
Plate 12 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Podargus strigoides, tawny frogmouth
Watercolour 296 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Great-headed Goatsucker

Podargus ocellatus, marbled frogmouth
Plate 4, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Supplementary volume, (1840-1848)

Batrachostomos auritas, large frogmouth
Plate from John Goulds Icones Avium, or figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of Birds from various parts of the globe, Vol.2 (1837-1838)

Javan Frogmouth (Batrachostomus javensis continentalis) adult male, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Javan Frogmouth (Batrachostomus javensis continentalis) adult male, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, january

Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) adult pair, perched at daytime roost, Sinharaja Forest N. P
Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) adult pair, perched at daytime roost, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Javan Frogmouth (Batrachostomus javensis) adult, perched on branch at night, Iwahig Penal Colony, Palawan Island, Philippines

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) adult, perched on branch, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides). This variety of frogmouth is found throughout Australia and prefers a habitat of open eucalyptus woodland

Tawny Frogmouths - pair at their nest in a Jarrah Tree in south-western Australia
EL-1922 Tawny Frogmouths - pair at their nest in a Jarrah Tree in south-western Australia. Mt Barker, Western Australia. Spring 1957

Australian Tawny Frogmouth / Tawny-shouldered Frogmouth - roosts during the daytime in a Cajuput Tree (Myrtaceae)
EL-1936 Australian Tawny Frogmouth / Tawny-shouldered Frogmouth - roosts during the daytime in a Cajuput Tree (Myrtaceae: Melaleuca leucadendron) in a suburban street

Tawny Frogmouth Podargus strigoides Brisbane Australia October

Australian Tawny Frogmouth - sleeping at daytime roost in a Cajuput Tree (Melaleuca leucadendron)
EL-1902 Australian Tawny Frogmouth - sleeping at daytime roost in a Cajuput Tree (Melaleuca leucadendron) Brisbane - Australia Podargus strigoides Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for

Tawny Frogmouth rain bathing This common well known Frogmouth is found in a wide variety of habitats right throughout
DH-4015 Tawny Frogmouth rain bathing At Mt Barnett, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia Podargus strigoides A sudden shower at night prompted this bird to spread its wings

Papuan Frogmouth DH 827 Cryptic Colouration Podargus papuensis © Don Hadden / ARDEA LONDON
DH-827 Papuan FROGMOUTH - camouflaged against tree trunk Cryptic Colouration Podargus papuensis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tawny Frogmouth - Swallowing prey (mouse), Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory, Australia JPF06087
JPF-14153 Tawny Frogmouth - Swallowing prey (mouse) Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Podargus strigoides Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal

Tawny Frogmouth Three subspecies in Australia inhabiting open woodland and most other habitat types
DH-4074 Tawny Frogmouth Beside Crab Creek Road near the Broome Bird Observatory, Western Australia. Podargus strigoides phalaenoides Three subspecies in Australia inhabiting open woodland

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In the depths of a Malayan forest, where nature's secrets unfold, one can witness the enchanting presence of frogmouths. These characteristic birds, known as Tawny Frogmouths, gracefully inhabit various corners of our world. In south-western Australia, a pair of Tawny Frogmouths found solace in a towering Jarrah Tree. Year after year, they returned to their nest perched 10 meters above ground level. Their loyalty and dedication painted a beautiful picture of love and commitment. Venturing further north to Charters Towers in Queensland, Australia, we discover another fascinating sight - a camouflaged Tawny Frogmouth blending seamlessly into a dead tree. Nature's artistry at its finest. But let us not forget that the world is vast and diverse. In other parts of the globe like Papua New Guinea and beyond, other intriguing species such as Buffy fish owls and Papuan frogmouths share their unique stories with us. Sometimes it becomes challenging to distinguish between certain avian wonders. Is it an Australian owlet nightjar or perhaps just another tawny frogmouth? Nature loves playing tricks on our eyes. As we delve deeper into this captivating realm, we encounter the majestic Papuan frogmouth with its striking appearance. Its presence leaves us awestruck by Mother Nature's boundless creativity. Yet amidst all these marvels lie reminders from history - jousting shields and helmets reminiscent of medieval times; armor worn by brave knights during battles fought centuries ago. And then there are those who stand out even among their own kind - the large frogmouth with its distinctive features commands attention wherever it goes. Lastly but certainly not leastly (if that were even possible), an albino Tawny Frogmouth graces Tasmania with its ethereal beauty while sharing space with European counterparts. From ancient forests to modern-day encounters, from camouflage mastery to historical echoes – each aspect of the frogmouth's world unveils a tale worth exploring.