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A much better view of the potoo This is a better picture of my previous submission.  Ecuador,Fall,Geotagged,Nyctibius griseus,common potoo Click/tap to enlarge

A much better view of the potoo

This is a better picture of my previous submission.

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  1. Nice spotting! Posted 9 years ago

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The common potoo, or poor-me-ones, or urutau is one of seven species of birds within the genus "Nyctibius". It is notable for its large, yellow eyes and a wide mouth. Potoos are nocturnal and are related to nightjars and frogmouths. They lack the characteristic bristles around the mouths of true nightjars.

Similar species: Potoos
Species identified by englishindiangirl
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Uploaded Aug 3, 2016. Captured Apr 20, 2009 14:43 in Unnamed Road, Ecuador.
  • FinePix S5700 S700
  • f/3.5
  • 1/294s
  • ISO800
  • 63.3mm