The Common Potoo is what might be thought of as a western hemisphere equivalent of a Frogmouth. It lives in Central and South America. But, this bird hunts at night for insects.
Its large orange eyes glow with reflected light at night.
Classification
Order: Caprimulgiformes
Family: Nyctibiidae
Genus: Nyctibius
Species: N. griseus
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Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)
Common Potoo "Nyctibius griseus" Urutau
"Nyctibius griseus" - Mãe-da-Lua - Common Potoo
Luís Louro posted a photo:. Common Potoo. Nyctibius grisbus, baby in a "You can’t see me mode" Napo River, Ecuador Nikon D300 300mm 2.8 + 2x. Read more…
remember my january 17 posting about common potoo - nyctibius griseus. here is a baby alone. have grown and the parents come by only to feed it. Read more…
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Common Potoo, with Nancy Rumbel
The Common Potoo is a nocturnal bird of tropical Central and South America, known for its camouflage plumage and upright perching posture. What does Grammy-award-winning musician Nancy Rumbel, … Read more…
Milpe Bird Sanctuary: September 20-21, 2008
Notable birds seen: Common Potoo, Broad-Billed Motmot, Rufous Motmot, Collared Trogon, Crimson-Rumped Toucanet, Pale-Mandibled Aracari, Choco Toucan, Immaculate Antbird, Pacific Antwren, Slaty … Read more…
Dawn on the Amazon Captain’s Blog » You Could Love Iquitos, Peru
One spectacular night sound is the common potoo (Nyctibius griseus)a member of the nightjar family. This bird, the ayamama as it is called here in la selva sings from dusk to dawn. The call is … Read more…
