Northern potoo

Nyctibius jamaicensis

Family: Nyctibiidae Order: Caprimulgiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Northern potoo

About the Northern potoo

species of bird

Fun Facts About Northern potoo

  • The Northern potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Northern potoo is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderCaprimulgiformes
FamilyNyctibiidae
GenusNyctibius
SpeciesNyctibius jamaicensis

Range & Habitat

Range map of Northern potoo

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Related Species

Other species in the Nyctibiidae family: