Northern Potoo
Nyctibius jamaicensis
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A medium-sized potoo (38-46 cm) found from Mexico through Central America and the Caribbean. Pale grey-brown plumage provides excellent camouflage against tree bark. Nocturnal insectivore with large eyes adapted for night vision. Known for its haunting, descending whistled song.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 58,0 cm | 22.8 in |
| الوزن | 260,425 g | 9.19 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Grey-brown upperparts with complex black and buff vermiculations; underparts pale grey with dark brown streaks; large yellow eyes; smaller and paler than Common Potoo; some individuals show more tawny-brown tones.
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found from Mexico and Jamaica through Central America. Resident in open woodland, forest edge, and semi-open habitats up to 1,500 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal sit-and-wait predator; sallies from a fixed perch to capture large flying insects, especially moths and beetles, in open aerial pursuits.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, mournful 'waaah' or 'pow-wow'; descending wail from Caribbean forest; calls persistently at night from tall perch; similar to Common Potoo but slightly deeper
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Nyctibiidae (Potoos) |
| Genus | Nyctibius |
| الأنواع | Nyctibius jamaicensis |
Distribution
Northern Potoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Nyctibiidae family