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 ...

Potoos are monogamous birds, forming lifelong pairs that share ... so they rely on their camouflage and sight to protect themselves and their offspring. The incubation period for great potoo ...

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.

The common potoo, Nyctibius griseus ... using it as an aggressive tactic to lure pollinators as prey and at the same time camouflage itself from predators such as birds. But new research has revealed ...

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.