Fizgig, a #tawnyfrogmouth at #discoverycove, suns herself in one of the walk-through aviaries. Even though tawny frog-mouths are nocturnal hunters, they enjoy seeking out the sun and fluffing out their feathers to warm up. Yes, her head is completely upside down in this photo. #birds #birb #owlimitator (at Discovery Cove)
I spent so long just standing and watching her sun herself and preen – it’s really rare to be able see frogmouths awake and active – they’re normally found in nocturnal exhibits, where you’re peering through the gloom at an intense set of eyes and a giant beak. (Confession: even as of posting this, I’m still in that aviary).
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