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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Nyctibiiformes Nyctibiidae

Common Potoo

Nyctibius griseus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
34–38 cm
Body Mass
172 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 106

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 106).

DEF 68

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 68).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Niels Krabbe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Middle America & South America: Nicaragua to Uruguay Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Nyctibius griseus panamensis

    e Nicaragua to w Panama, w Colombia and w Ecuador

  • Nyctibius griseus griseus

    n, c South America e of the Andes

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Nyctibius griseus

Which family does it belong to?

Potoos (Nyctibiidae)

Where is it found?

Middle America & South America: Nicaragua to Uruguay

Sources & credits

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