林鸱 (Common Potoo)

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灰潜鸟（Nyctibius griseus）是栖居于从墨西哥到阿根廷的中美洲和南美洲热带森林的夜行性鸟类，白天静止不动地栖息在折断的树桩或树枝上，眼睛微张，保护色完美到几乎与树皮融为一体，捕食者难以发现。入夜后，它们从暴露的栖枝上张开巨大的嘴捕食大型昆虫。其哀婉、令人毛骨悚然的鸣叫声在热带雨林的夜晚回荡不绝。

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

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北方林鴟

Nyctibius jamaicensis

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大林鴟

Nyctibius grandis

Least Concern

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安地斯林鴟

Nyctibius maculosus

Least Concern

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白翅林鴟

Nyctibius leucopterus

Least Concern

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長尾林鴟

Nyctibius aethereus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 林鸱?

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

What is the conservation status of 林鸱?

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

Where does 林鸱 live?

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

What family does 林鸱 belong to?

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

Is 林鸱 endangered?

No, 林鸱 (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 林鸱 belong to?

林鸱 (Nyctibius griseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 林鸱?

The closest relatives of 林鸱 in the genus Nyctibius include 北方林鴟, 大林鴟, 安地斯林鴟, 白翅林鴟, 長尾林鴟.