Great Potoo
Nyctibius grandis (J.F.Gmelin, 1789)
Names
| English | Great Potoo |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Vale Reuzennachtzwaluw |
| Spanish | Pájaro Estaca Mayor |
| Chinese | 大林鸱 |
| Scientific name | Nyctibius grandis (J.F.Gmelin, 1789) |
About this species
The great potoo or grand potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is the largest potoo species and is widely distributed in Central and South America.
Much like owls, this species is nocturnal. It preys on large insects and small vertebrates, which it captures in sallies from high perches.
The great potoo is best known for its distinctive moaning growl, which echoes through the Neotropical night.
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El nictibio grande (Nyctibius grandis), también conocido como urutaú grande, biemparado grande, bienparado grande, bienparado mayor, pájaro estaca, pájaro estaca mayor, guajojó grande (en Bolivia) o estaquero grande, es una especie de ave nictibiforme perteneciente a la familia Nyctibiidae, que vive en el neotrópico.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Nyctibiiformes |
| Family | Nyctibiidae |
| Genus | Nyctibius |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Commewijne201
- Sipaliwini34
- Nickerie18
- Paramaribo12
- Para5
- Wanica3
- Brokopondo2
- Saramacca1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
