Podargus strigoides

2 Tawny Frogmouth at Ainslie, ACT

Podargus strigoides at Ainslie, ACT - 23 Nov 2019
Podargus strigoides at Ainslie, ACT - 23 Nov 2019
Podargus strigoides at Ainslie, ACT - 23 Nov 2019
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Podargus strigoides 24 Nov 2019 natureguy
Podargus strigoides 23 Nov 2019 WalterEgo

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A family of four enjoying the morning sun

4 comments

roymcd wrote:
   24 Nov 2019
Great photo. Is it just the lighting, or is that a rufous individual on the right hand side???
WalterEgo wrote:
   24 Nov 2019
I think you're right - I've added a third photo showing the rufous individual from a different angle. Definitely contrasts with the others.
natureguy wrote:
   24 Nov 2019
Throughout their range, there are many plumage variations, including a rufous form, however I am unaware of any previous records of rufous individuals in the Canberra region. Interesting sighting.
   29 Nov 2019
According to Morcombe, Rufous and Chestnut birds if you're lucky enough to see one are always females.

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  • 23 Nov 2019 06:23 AM Recorded on
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