Northern potoo
Nyctibius jamaicensis
About the Northern potoo
The Northern potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) is a species of bird in the family Nyctibiidae of the order Caprimulgiformes.
Fun Facts About Northern potoo
- The Northern potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) is a species of bird in the family Nyctibiidae of the order Caprimulgiformes.
- The Northern potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) can be found across a variety of 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.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nyctibiidae |
| Genus | Nyctibius |
| Species | Nyctibius jamaicensis |
Range & Habitat
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