Podargus Collection

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

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

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

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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:

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

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The podargus, also known as the tawny frogmouth, is a master of disguise. In Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia, a tawny frogmouth can be seen camouflaged in a dead tree. Its mottled plumage blends seamlessly with the bark and branches, making it nearly invisible to predators and unsuspecting prey. But the podargus is not alone in its ability to blend into its surroundings. The buffy fish owl and Papuan frogmouth are also experts at camouflage. These nocturnal birds have developed unique patterns and colors that allow them to disappear into their natural habitats. Sometimes it's hard to distinguish between different species of nightjars and frogmouths. Is it an Australian owlet nightjar or a tawny frogmouth? The similarities in appearance make identification challenging for even experienced birdwatchers. One striking member of the podargus family is the Papuan frogmouth (Podargus papuensis). With its wide eyes and intricate feather patterns, this bird captivates anyone lucky enough to spot it in the wild. Another fascinating species within this family is the large frogmouth (Batrachostomus auritus). This bird possesses an impressive wingspan that allows it to glide silently through forests while hunting for insects under cover of darkness. In Tasmania, Australia, an albino Tawny Frogmouth stands out against its surroundings due to its lack of pigmentation. This rare sight serves as a reminder of nature's endless surprises and adaptations. Interestingly enough, there are connections between European culture and these remarkable birds too. A picture from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature showcases these avian wonders alongside other creatures from around the world—a testament to their universal appeal. Whether you're marveling at Picture No. 10894923 or Picture No. 10894913 or Picture No. 10894924—the captivating images speak volumes about the beauty and diversity of the podargus family.