#podargus

[snototter]

Tawny frogmouths (Podargus strigoides) in Tasmania

by Helen Cunningham

[herpsandbirds]

Blyth’s Frogmouth (Batrachostomus affinis), family Podargidae, order Podargiformes, Malaysia

The frogmouths used to be included in the Nightjar/Goatsucker order Caprimulgiformes, but as of 2019, are in their own order.

They are not as closely related to nightjars as previously thought.

photograph by Ted's Photography

[hacchigryphon]

Oh neat, I found the nonbinary flag painted on this totally normal tree branch!

[ridiculousbirdfaces]

Tawny Frogmouth  (Podargus strigoides)

[haveyouseenthisbirdpoll]

Have you seen a Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)?

Yes, in nature

Yes, in captivity

No, only in pictures/taxidermy/I've only heard of it

No, and I have never heard of this bird

No, but I have heard one

I might have/I'm not sure

Voting ended onJul 9, 2024

photo source

[best-bird-tournament]

Podargus frogmouth

Which is the best bird?

Marbled frogmouth

Papuan frogmouth

Tawny frogmouth

Voting ended onJul 19, 2025

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[hello-birdies]

Podargus strigoides by Roger Wasley.