Great Potoo

Nyctibius grandis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Nyctibiiformes · Nyctibiidae

The great potoo or grand potoo is the largest potoo species and is widely distributed in Central and South America.

Fun Fact

The great potoo or grand potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is the largest potoo species and is widely distributed in Central and South America.

Habitat

Found mostly in dense lowland forests, forest edges, and clearings.

Diet

Prey consists mostly of large flying insects, especially large beetles, katydids and Orthoptera (including crickets and grasshoppers).

Lifespan

To be updated