Tawny Frogmouth Bird False Eye Mimicry

The Tawny Frogmouth bird's false eyes mimic real eyes.
Maybe this is a survival adaption where a predator would think the frogmouth is watching it when it actually has its​ eyes closed??
This bird is nocturnal and belongs to the nightjar family and is not an owl.

[@tonydassteacher]

Imagine my complete surprise To learn this bird has fake eyes! Thus I really must surmise Our Creator is so very wise!

[@MoreliaAustralia]

Thanks for your comment. On a serious note, You are a deep thinking kind of bloke. Sometimes we see things that not many see And sometimes we wonder - "How can it be?" But you can see more than what first meets the eye And what you have said no one should deny.

[@bonprofil]

Your video is brilliant. This bird is rarely filmed in the nest. Congratulations and thank you for this moment of pleasure.This video deserves a lot more views and likes.

[@MoreliaAustralia]

Thank you very much.

[@MKrištínWildness]

Beautiful birds . Very nice video. I m here for supporting you nice channel dear friend. Thank you very much. Greetings juraj

[@PooDotStinkPants]

It's always exciting to see the Tawny Frogmouth, lol sometimes there is one on our letter box late at night. Great job on the filming too, crystal clear footage, well done!

[@albizabm]

Beautiful!👍👍

[@anna536B]

Witam serdecznie Jaki sympatyczny ptak. Super film. Miłego dnia życzę.

[@MoreliaAustralia]

Dziękuję Ci. I hope you have a good day and I hope you always keep well.

[@MaybeMarjan]

Brilliant filming...(as always) 👏👏🦋

[@MoreliaAustralia]

Hello again Marianne Jane Thank you and best wishes. MaybeMorelia

[@costiniucmircea]

Beautiful video Thank you for sharing. !

[@Wildlifevideopicture]

Nice video! Very cool bird there Morelia! I would like to see live. Looks like a hybrid between owl and nightjar. Greetings Karl-David

[@MoreliaAustralia]

Thanks for your good comments. It would be good if you could see Australian wildlife here for yourself one day. The Frogmouth is in the Nightjar family.

[@laitpasia]

So beautiful 👍👏

[@FeathersinWild]

Wowww... what a close look of thi tawny frogmouth... Superb like.... thanks for sharing.. liked & sub.

[@StoilDIvanov]

Very nice video and yes they have false eyes!

[@artesorobaserria]

I did not know this bird and its tricks!

[@Fortheloveofbirds2020]

How amazing is this !!!

[@monadoina53]

Schönes Video, danke für den Beitrag und die Erklärungen. Eine mir völlig unbekannte Art. Eine gute Woche !

[@MoreliaAustralia]

Ich hoffe, Sie haben auch eine gute Woche

[@MariCarmenCasillas61]

Que maravilla de captura!!

[@biodiversiteavecpassion7448]

Beautiful ;)

[@MoreliaAustralia]

Thank you very much for your comment

[@optomm]

Interesting

[@shadowjackphoton]

Cool!

[@bfpengcwp]

Thanks for visiting and subscribed, I have done the same for you, I like your nice channel, appreciated!

[@MoreliaAustralia]

Thankyou. I hope all's well in Taiwan

[@bfpengcwp]

@@MoreliaAustralia Thanks, we are doing ok, have a great day, warm greetings.