Common Potoo
Nyctibius griseus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Birds
The common potoo, also known as the kakuy or urutaú, is one of seven species of birds within the genus Nyctibius. It is notable for its large, yellow eyes and a wide mouth. Potoos are nocturnal and are related to nightjars and frogmouths. They lack the characteristic bristles around the mouths of true nightjars.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Nyctibiiformes
- Family
- Nyctibiidae
- Genus
- Nyctibius