Scientific Name: Podargus strigoides
Found In: Forests, scrubland, eucalyptus and acacia woodlands in Australia and Tasmania
Size: 8 – 21 inches, up to 1.5 pounds
Diet: Insectivore
Threat Level: Least Concern
Facts: When disturbed, they stiffen their body to simulate a branch. This behavior is called stumping.
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