Great Potoo

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (burung)

Order

Nyctibiiformes (Nyctibiiformes)

Family

Nyctibiidae

Genus

Nyctibius

Species

Nyctibius grandis (Great Potoo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオタチヨタカ

Chinese 大林鴟

Spanish Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande

French Grand Ibijau

German Riesentagschläfer

Portuguese urutau-grande

Russian Исполинский лесной козодой

Similar Species in Nyctibius

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Andean Potoo

Nyctibius maculosus

Least Concern

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Common Potoo

Nyctibius griseus

Least Concern

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Long-tailed Potoo

Nyctibius aethereus

Least Concern

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White-winged Potoo

Nyctibius leucopterus

Least Concern

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Northern Potoo

Nyctibius jamaicensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Potoo?

The scientific name of Great Potoo is Nyctibius grandis. It belongs to the genus Nyctibius.

What is the conservation status of Great Potoo?

Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Great Potoo live?

Great Potoo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Great Potoo belong to?

Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) belongs to the genus Nyctibius, which is part of the taxonomic family Nyctibiidae.

Is Great Potoo endangered?

No, Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Great Potoo belong to?

Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Great Potoo?

The closest relatives of Great Potoo in the genus Nyctibius include Andean Potoo, Common Potoo, Long-tailed Potoo, White-winged Potoo, Northern Potoo.