Andean Potoo
- Scientific name
- Nyctibius maculosus
- Family
- Nyctibiidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
The Andean Potoo is a master of camouflage, possessing plumage that mimics the bark and lichen of the high-altitude forests where it resides. Its broad wings and rounded tail are specialized adaptations for nocturnal hunting, allowing this elusive bird to remain perfectly still until it captures passing insects.
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