Zoo Miami Announces the Birth of Their Very First Tawny Frogmouth Bird
On Monday Zoo Miami made a wonderful announcement that they had hatched their very first Tawny Frogmouth Bird. When these birds grow up, they are sometimes mistaken for owls, but when they are babies, they are just about the cutest little balls of floof ever.
Just check out this little guy!
Zoo Miami posted on Facebook, "The parents of this chick were introduced to each other in November of 2023 and began nesting in February of 2024. The single chick hatched on February 28th. Zoo Staff carefully removed the chick for short periods of time during the first several days to weigh it and ensure that it was developing normally. Each time it was quickly returned to the nest where the parents continued to care for it. Moving forward, the chick will be parent-raised unless zoo staff observe any issues that may require additional support."
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This is the very first time a Tawny Frogmouth bird has hatched at Zoo Miami, which must be so exciting for everyone involved! So many people on Facebook absolutely adore this little guy. One person posted, "I’ve never seen this bird before!! How interesting! It’s so cool looking." Another person added, "What a cool bird, how special is this?"
Fun Facts About Tawny Frogmouth Birds
These cute little birds are found in Australia and parts of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.They live where there are trees in forests, parks and woodlands.
Tawny frogmouths build nests made of sticks, branches, and twigs in trees. They are very good recyclers because often reuse the same nest year after year, adding new materials to repair and reinforce it as needed.
Tawny frogmouths pair up for life. Females lay 1-3 eggs that hatch after a 30-day incubation period. These little guys get a good start in life, because both male and female tawny frogmouths take turns incubating the eggs and caring for the baby chicks. One of the parents always stays with the chicks to protect them from harm.
These little birds are nocturnal, and they hunt for prey such as insects, spiders, small mammals, and reptiles after it's dark outside. These birds may emit a soft warning buzz, similar to a bee, when startled.
Another wonderful fact about these birds is that they are extremely adorable when they are babies. This may be the best fact of all.
If you are interested in seeing the Tawny Frogmouth, or any of the other amazing animals at Zoo Miami, you can visit their website here.
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