Is this a Tawny Frogmouth?

[dintony]

Just found him outside on my mower.

 

[PhilK]

It's a frogmouth alright, and seems to be a Tawny.

 

[oniddog]

yep definatly A Frogymouf !
he's a nice 1 too !
Cool pics Din

 

[kakariki]

That is definately a tawny. They are handy birds to have around. They eat mice. The one you found could be a youngster. He is a beauty.

 

[herptrader]

Love them!

 

[lizard_lover]

defenty they look so cool hay

 

[Bonustokin]

Yea beautiful birds... If he is not trying to get away from you, its a good indication he is crook.... looks like u have him inside in those pics... is he injured or something?

 

[$NaKe PiMp]

have you heard them calling?
i heard one calling a few weeks ago outside in my yard,i went out and looked at it with a torch
there a nice bird

 

[dintony]

Thanks form the replies everyone.

No I don't think so snake pimp

BonusTokin... Nope he is not inside. Both pics were taken while he was sitting on the mower.

 

[Inkslinger]

Just beautiful looks like a very young bird too

 

[dintony]

The more I look at the head shot the more beautiful I think this bird is.... Damn I'm a good photo taking person. LOL