Tawny Frogmouth Hard Enamel Pin

Tawny Frogmouths (Podargus strigoides) are nocturnal birds found right across Australia, in almost any habitat with big, rough-barked trees. They’re often mistaken for owls, but frogmouths belong to their own family. You can tell them apart by their wide, forward-facing beaks and their lack of powerful talons.

Their favourite food is insects. They sit perfectly still, relying on their camouflage, then snap up prey with their strong, frog-like beak. They’ll also take small lizards, frogs and mice.

Fun fact: Tawny Frogmouths are incredibly hard to spot. Their mottled brown and grey feathers blend perfectly with bark, and when threatened they stretch their body tall, point their beak skyward and close their eyes to look just like a broken branch.

Wear it on a jacket, hat, bag or lanyard. A great gift for tawny fans, birdwatchers and anyone who’s ever mistaken one for a stump.