Common Potoo
Nyctibius griseus
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,948
- Most observed in
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The common potoo (Nyctibius griseus), also known as the kakuy or urutaú, 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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Common potoo”.