Description: This curious-looking bird has a wide, frog-like beak and large yellow eyes to help it catch insects at night. It has bristles above its beak and mottled brown, black and white plumage which provides excellent camouflage.

Diet: The Tawny Frogmouth is a carnivore. It feasts on insects, worms, slugs, snails and small lizards, and catches some prey, like moths, in mid air.

In the wild: At the slightest hint of danger, Tawny Frogmouths compact their feathers, stand very still and close their eyes to mimic a broken branch. They nest in trees and hunt at night. You might have a Tawny Frogmouth in your garden and not know it. Both male and female Frogmouths will incubate the eggs during breeding season (August–December).

Threats: Unfortunately, Tawny Frogmouths are often killed in road accidents. Insects are attracted by vehicle headlights and street lighting and all too often the Tawny Frogmouth follows into oncoming traffic.

At Perth Zoo: You can find our group of Tawny Frogmouths in the aviary at the Nocturnal House exit.