The species name, strigoides, means owl-like because this bird is not an owl! This is a tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) and it’s actually part of the #nightjar family! Tawny frogmouths are medium-sized nocturnal/crepuscular birds that get their name from their huge “frog-like” beaks that are used to capture insects. These beaks are notably different from that of owls. Owls have narrow, downwards-facing beaks that are used to tear prey apart. #bird #wildlife #science | Science Channel

3.5K views · 234 reactions | #DidYouKnow Tawny Frogmouths are often mistaken for owls? While they share similar physical qualities, like large heads, huge eyes, and fringed feathers that give them the ability to fly silently, they aren’t owls. Tawny Frogmouths are actually part of the nightjar family, a grouping characterized by its long wings, short legs and short bills! #BirdFact | National Aviary | Facebook