Tawny Frogmouth In Black And White is a photograph by Miroslava Jurcik which was uploaded on April 13th, 2018.
Tawny Frogmouth In Black And White
Australia's tawny frogmouths are unique in every possible way. When it’s not mistaken for an owl, the Tawny Frogmouth can easily be confused with... more
Title
Tawny Frogmouth In Black And White
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph
Description
Australia's tawny frogmouths are unique in every possible way. When it’s not mistaken for an owl, the Tawny Frogmouth can easily be confused with a tree branch! With narrowed eyelids and a stretched neck, this bark-coloured bird is a master of camouflage.
Their genus name, Podargus, is from the Greek work for gout. Unlike owls they don't have curved talons on their feet; their feet are small, and they’re said to walk like a gout-ridden man! Their species name, strigoides, means owl-like.
Tawny Frogmouths mate for life.
This Tawny frogmouth lives in Sydney Wildlife Darling Harbour.
Uploaded
April 13th, 2018
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Comments (50)
Toni Abdnour
Beautifully presented in black and white; wonderful black background enhancing the bird! l/f/tw
Angeles M Pomata
Awesome capture in B&W, Miroslava!! The expression and the details are really marvelous. L/F
Swedish Attitude Design
Absolutely breathtaking work! You are very talented and I am a huge fan of your work! ~ Sincerely Cia ~