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Great Potoo (
Nyctibius grandis
)
Common Potoo (
Nyctibius griseus
)
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Great Potoo (
Nyctibius grandis
)
Gmelin, 1789. Monotypic species.
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2 votes
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General features
During daytime, it chooses a favourite branch and keeps motionless. It avoids to open the eyes, to optimize its camouflage.
Family Nyctibiidae (Potoos)
2/ 7 species available
Curicaca Wildlife Refuge, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil, Neotropical Region
Date:
30 july 2008
Author:
Alex GarcÃa
Available videos (8)
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