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Common Potoo

Nyctibius griseus

Least Concern

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멕시코에서 아르헨티나에 이르는 중앙아메리카와 남아메리카 열대 숲의 야행성 조류인 포투(Nyctibius griseus)는 낮 동안 부러진 나무 그루터기나 가지 위에서 꼼짝 않고 앉아 눈을 가늘게 뜨고 나무껍질과 구별할 수 없을 만큼 완벽하게 위장한다. 밤에는 노출된 횃대에서 거대한 입을 벌려 대형 곤충을 사냥한다. 구슬프고 애절한 울음소리는 열대림 밤을 가득 채운다.

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

Nyctibiiformes (Nyctibiiformes)

Species

Nyctibius griseus (Common Potoo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロタチヨタカ

Chinese 林鸱

Spanish Perico ligero, madre luna, mira-pa´l-cielo, bien-parado

French Ibijau gris

German Urutau-Tagschläfer

Portuguese urutau

Russian Серый лесной козодой

Similar Species in Nyctibius

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 Common Potoo?

The scientific name of Common Potoo is Nyctibius griseus. It belongs to the genus Nyctibius.

What is the conservation status of Common Potoo?

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Potoo live?

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

What family does Common Potoo belong to?

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

Is Common Potoo endangered?

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

What kingdom does Common Potoo belong to?

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Common Potoo?

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