As the studyâs summary suggests, the aim was simple: to learn âwhat makes a great bird photo?â. But even the researchers admit the frogmouth was a âsurprising winnerâ for the category of âInstagramâs most aesthetically appealing birdâ. Allow Instagram content? This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Allow and continue Frogmouths are often mistaken for owls, although they share little of their majestic grace. The stocky, dishevelled birds have piercing yellow eyes and wide, hooked beak, giving them their name.