Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)

Common Potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis)

Common Potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis)


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Common Potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis)

Common Potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis)
About Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Owls And Nightjars
- Family: Potoos
The common potoo, or kakuy, or urutau is one of seven species of birds within the genus Nyctibius. It is notable for its large, yellow eyes and a wide mouth. Potoos are nocturnal and are related to nightjars and frogmouths. They lack the characteristic bristles around the mouths of true nightjars.
Source: Wikipedia
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