Common Potoo
Also known as Nyctibius griseus, poor-me-one, kakuy, urutau
species of bird
Species
Least Concernvia IUCN
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The common potoo, or kakuy (Nyctibius griseus), 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.
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