Genus
Nyctibius
6 species
The list of species of Nyctibius genus
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The list of species of Nyctibius genus
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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 vocalizes throughout the night, creating an...
The common potoo, or poor-me-ones (Nyctibius griseus ), or urutau is one of seven species of bird within the genus Nyctibius . It is notable for its large, yellow eyes and comically wide mouth. Potoos are nocturnal near passerines related to...
The northern potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis ) is a nocturnal bird belonging to the potoo family, Nyctibiidae. It is found from Mexico south to Costa Rica, and on the islands of Jamaica and Hispaniola (Dominican Republic). It was formerly classified as...
The long-tailed potoo (Nyctibius aethereus ) is a species of bird in the family Nyctibiidae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
The Andean potoo (Nyctibius maculosus ) is a species of bird in the family Nyctibiidae.It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
The white-winged potoo (Nyctibius leucopterus ) is a species of bird in the family Nyctibiidae. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
