Great Potoo
Great Potoo

The Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is a nocturnal bird widely distributed in Central and South America. The most well-known characteristic of this bird is its unique moaning growl that the Great Potoo vocalises throughout the night, creating an unsettling atmosphere in the Neotropics with its nocturnal sounds. The Great Potoo has a large head in relation to its body. The eyes are also very large with a brown to yellow iris and has a short but broad beak. Their wings are elliptical in shape and the tail is elongated. The feather colours vary with white, grey, black, and burgundy.

Photographer: Dave Saunders

Great Potoo

The Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is a nocturnal bird widely distributed in Central and South America. The most well-known characteristic of this bird is its unique moaning growl that the Great Potoo vocalises throughout the night, creating an unsettling atmosphere in the Neotropics with its nocturnal sounds. The Great Potoo has a large head in relation to its body. The eyes are also very large with a brown to yellow iris and has a short but broad beak. Their wings are elliptical in shape and the tail is elongated. The feather colours vary with white, grey, black, and burgundy.

Photographer: Dave Saunders