Long-tailed 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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Nyctibiiformes (Nyctibiiformes)

Family

Nyctibiidae

Genus

Nyctibius

Species

Nyctibius aethereus (Long-tailed Potoo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オナガタチヨタカ

Chinese 長尾林鴟

Spanish Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo

French Ibijau à longue queue

German Langschwanz-Tagschläfer

Portuguese urutau-pardo

Russian Длиннохвостый 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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Great Potoo

Nyctibius grandis

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 Long-tailed Potoo?

The scientific name of Long-tailed Potoo is Nyctibius aethereus. It belongs to the genus Nyctibius.

What is the conservation status of Long-tailed Potoo?

Long-tailed Potoo (Nyctibius aethereus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Long-tailed Potoo live?

Long-tailed Potoo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Long-tailed Potoo belong to?

Long-tailed Potoo (Nyctibius aethereus) belongs to the genus Nyctibius, which is part of the taxonomic family Nyctibiidae.

Is Long-tailed Potoo endangered?

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

What kingdom does Long-tailed Potoo belong to?

Long-tailed Potoo (Nyctibius aethereus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Long-tailed Potoo?

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