Great potoos are also unusual thanks to their distinctive calls. Throughout the night, they emit a loud, moaning growl. This ghostly call has earned the bird a mythical status in local folklore ...

The great potoo, a nocturnal bird native to Central and South America, is known for its exceptional camouflage and eerie calls. It thrives in dense tropical forests, hunting at night and blending ...

Its camouflage, strange calls, and special eyesight make the great potoo one of nature’s greatest secrets and most interesting birds, with bird enthusiasts across the globe intrigued by it.

Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud, moaning growl that has earned the bird a mythical status, with some communities believing the sounds to be children calling for lost parents.

During the day, the Great Potoo often perches on a branch, closing its eyes (or appearing to) and relying on its specialized eyelids to maintain vigilance ...