Owls, Frogmouths and Owlet Nightjars

Although the three groups may (or may )not be that closely related, I have lumped these all into the same post because they are quite similar in appearance and behaviour.

I have only a few owls than I would expect but have seen 2/3 Australian Frogmouths and the only Australian Owlet Nightjar. The Owlet Nightjar is one of my favourite birds has it looks so cute, they are said to mimic squirel gliders which are also nocturnal and live in tree hollows.

See more raptor photos here


Australian Owlet-Nightjar - Aegotheles cristatus


Tawny Frogmouth - Podargus strigoides



Papuan Frogmouth - Podargus papuensis


Southern Boobook - Ninox boobook


Powerful Owl - Ninox strenua


Tawny Owl - Strix aluco