Potoo Animal Pictures

Nyctibius bracteatus, Nyctibius grandis, Nyctibius aethereus, Nyctibius leucopterus, Nyctibius maculosus, Nyctibius griseus, Nyctibius jamaicensis

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Common potoo

Common potoo
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Many view the potoo's eyes as creepy and haunting.

common potoo in flight

common potoo in flight
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The wingspan of the common potoo can reach up to 31.7 inches.

common potoo

common potoo
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The common potoo, pictured here, is a nocturnal bird.

closeup of potoo

closeup of potoo
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Potoos largely feed on large insects, bats, or the occasional small bird.

great potoo in tree

great potoo in tree
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The neutral coloring of the great potoo helps it blend in as it snoozes in the tree.

potoo looking at the camera

potoo looking at the camera
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The greatest threat to the potoo is habitat destruction.