Tawny Frogmouth

Podargus Strigoides
Frogmouths occur in Australia, Tasmania, and New Caledonia and are most closely related to nightjars.
They use their camouflage for a sit-and-wait approach to feeding, patiently waiting for unsuspecting prey to come too close.
They feed on mice, rats, frogs, cicadas, and various other small prey that they catch with their beaks.
They are monogamous, only changing mates upon death of their partner, laying 2-3 eggs every year in the same nest.

Location at Palm Beach Zoo

  • Australasia Exhibit on the west side of the Zoo

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