White-winged Potoo

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Nyctibiiformes (Nyctibiiformes)

Family

Nyctibiidae

Genus

Nyctibius

Species

Nyctibius leucopterus (White-winged Potoo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハジロタチヨタカ

Chinese 白翅林鴟

Spanish Nictibio aliblanco

French Ibijau à ailes blanches

German Weißflügel-Tagschläfer

Portuguese urutau-de-asa-branca

Russian Белокрылый 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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Long-tailed Potoo

Nyctibius aethereus

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 White-winged Potoo?

The scientific name of White-winged Potoo is Nyctibius leucopterus. It belongs to the genus Nyctibius.

What is the conservation status of White-winged Potoo?

White-winged Potoo (Nyctibius leucopterus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-winged Potoo live?

White-winged Potoo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does White-winged Potoo belong to?

White-winged Potoo (Nyctibius leucopterus) belongs to the genus Nyctibius, which is part of the taxonomic family Nyctibiidae.

Is White-winged Potoo endangered?

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

What kingdom does White-winged Potoo belong to?

White-winged Potoo (Nyctibius leucopterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of White-winged Potoo?

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