The Podargidae family includes about 15 species of birds called frogmouths. They are found in Asia, Australia, and nearby islands.

Frogmouths have large, wide, flattened bills that look a bit like a frog’s mouth when opened. During the day, they rest very still on tree branches, often stretching their bodies out so they look like part of the branch.

Their gray, brown, and mottled feathers help them blend in with tree bark, which makes them very hard to see.

Frogmouths are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night. They eat insects and sometimes small animals such as frogs and mice. They usually catch prey and swallow it whole rather than using tools or rocks.

People sometimes confuse frogmouths with owls because of their shape and night habits, but frogmouths are not closely related to owls. They are more closely related to nightjars. Unlike owls, they do not have strong grasping talons; instead, their feet are small and weak.