About the Tawny Frogmouth
The tawny frogmouth is a species of frogmouth native to the Australian mainland and Tasmania and found throughout. It is a big-headed, stocky bird often mistaken for an owl due to its nocturnal habits and similar colouring.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podargiformes |
| Family | Frogmouths (Podargidae) |
| Species | Podargus strigoides |
| Species Codes | tawfro1, TAFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tawny Frogmouth belong to?
The Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) belongs to the Frogmouths family (Podargidae), in the order Podargiformes.
How can I identify the Tawny Frogmouth?
The tawny frogmouth is a species of frogmouth native to the Australian mainland and Tasmania and found throughout. It is a big-headed, stocky bird often mistaken for an owl due to its nocturnal habits and similar colouring....
Where can I report a Tawny Frogmouth sighting?
You can log sightings of Tawny Frogmouth on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tawfro1, or on iNaturalist.
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