28 Adorable Frogmouth Chicks That Have Incredibly Expressive Faces
Frogmouths may look a lot like owls, but they are an entirely different species of bird. The species got its name because of its large, frog-like mouths. Ironically, their diet partly consists of frogs.
These nocturnal creatures inhabit regions in Australia, Southeast Asia, and India. Their main features are their big mouths, fluffy feathers, and the fact that their chicks are absolutely adorable.
Their wide mouths make their faces so expressive, and the camera absolutely loves them. The Internet has followed suit. We have collected some of the cutest photos of frogmouth chicks, and we know you are going to enjoy them.
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Frogmouths hunt mice and frogs, but they mostly eat insects. They have an interesting technique for softening their prey, which you would never expect from a creature this cute.
They sometimes beat their prey against a rock before eating it. They are cute, but don’t mess with them.
Frogmouths are, in fact, egalitarian birds. Females lay up to three white eggs, and they incubate them at night, while the male incubates the eggs during the day.
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“Save Our Waterways Now” states that tawny frogmouths (indigenous to Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea) are exceptionally social and friendly. They often snuggle up to one another, cheer each other on, and behave like any happy little family.
One of the most significant differences between frogmouths and owls is their feet. Owls use their mighty claws to catch their prey, while frogmouths have somewhat weak claws and use their beaks for hunting. However, they are not different where it counts the most—both owl and frogmouth chicks are adorable.
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