Common potoo
Nyctibius griseus
Nyctibiidae
Least ConcernThe common potoo, or kakuy (Nyctibius griseus), or urutau is one of seven species of birds within the genus Nyctibius. It is notable for its large, ye...
Nyctibiidae
3 species found in North America
The Nyctibiidae family includes 3 species across North America. Browse the full list below for detailed information on each species.
All Nyctibiidae Species
Great potoo
Nyctibius grandis
Nyctibiidae
Least ConcernThe great potoo or grand potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is the largest potoo species and is widely distributed in Central and South America. Much like ow...
Northern potoo
Nyctibius jamaicensis
Nyctibiidae
Least ConcernThe Northern potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) is a species of bird in the family Nyctibiidae of the order Caprimulgiformes.
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