Tawny Frogmouth

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Description

Range & Habitat

Found In: Forests, scrubland, eucalyptus and acacia woodlands in Australia and Tasmania

Behavior

Diet

Insectivore

Conservation

Fun Facts

• When disturbed, they stiffen their body to simulate a branch. This behavior is called stumping.

Virginia Zoo Animals

Male: Wembley

Females: Robin, Maggie (hatched: 3/9/2025), & Chili (lives behind the scenes)