May 16th, 2012 at 10:15PM
Tawny Frogmouths (Podargus strigoides) are often mis-identified as Australian owls. Frogmouths are actually more closely related to Nightjars although share the nocturnal predatory behaviour of owls. Frogmouths however do not have the same powerful talons that owls have, choosing to take smaller prey with their beak. During the day, they rely heavily on their camouflage, finding a suitable paper bark melaleuca, tilting their heads upwards, shutting their eyes and blending in.

Tawny Frogmouths (Podargus strigoides) are often mis-identified as Australian owls. Frogmouths are actually more closely related to Nightjars although share the nocturnal predatory behaviour of owls. Frogmouths however do not have the same powerful talons that owls have, choosing to take smaller prey with their beak. During the day, they rely heavily on their camouflage, finding a suitable paper bark melaleuca, tilting their heads upwards, shutting their eyes and blending in.

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January 8th, 2012 at 11:03AM
Caligo eurilochus  a type of owl butterfly, feeding on a beach almond fruit on a beach in Tobago, Caribbean.

Caligo eurilochus  a type of owl butterfly, feeding on a beach almond fruit on a beach in Tobago, Caribbean.

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December 29th, 2011 at 9:10PM
Juvenile Collared Scops Owl (Otus lettia), Tioman Island, Malaysia

Juvenile Collared Scops Owl (Otus lettia), Tioman Island, Malaysia

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