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Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus papuensis) Rainforest Dome, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Steven David Miller

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A Papuan frogmouth sits on a tree trunk, momentarily opening its distinctive red eyes while usually sleeping during the day; this frogmouth species is only found in a small region of the Cape York Peninsula. This particular fellow lives at The Rainforest Dome in Cairns, Queensland.

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