A Bird You Can’t See
The Tawny Frogmouth, a nocturnal Australian resident, reigns supreme in the art of camouflage. Their mottled grey, white, black, and rufous feathers perfectly mimic dead tree branches. By day, they perch motionless on low branches, their big yellow eyes often narrowed to slits. Even their posture plays a part – they can flatten themselves out against the branch, becoming an extension of the tree itself. This incredible disguise keeps them hidden from both predators and unsuspecting insect prey.