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Papuan Frogmouth, Australia

Frogmouths are named for their massive broad bills. Like this Papuan Frogmouth, they perch motionless and disguise themselves as dead branches during the day. At dusk, they begin foraging by swooping down on insects and spiders.

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Filename: Papuan Frogmouth 02_6573.jpg
Copyright: Kimball Chen
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Contained in galleries: Birds (mostly from New Zealand), Australian Wildlife Photography and Nature

Frogmouths are named for their massive broad bills. Like this Papuan Frogmouth, they perch motionless and disguise themselves as dead branches during the day. At dusk, they begin foraging by swooping down on insects and spiders.