Taxidermy: A Cased Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides), circa early-mid 20th century, a full mount adult with head arched back, mouth agape in calling pose, perched upon a painted tree stump, above painted soil groundwork beneath, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with ebonised taped frame, 33.5cm by 27.5cm by 61.5cm.

The tawny frogmouth makes use of cryptic plumage and mimicry to camouflage itself. These birds strategically perch themselves on low tree branches during daylight hours, cleverly assimilating with the tree itself. Their silvery-grey plumage, adorned with patterns of white, black, and brown streaks and mottles, enables them to seamlessly blend into the appearance of a fractured tree branch, rendering them nearly invisible in the bright light of day