The great potoo is a species of bird. It is the largest bird of the potoo species and also the largest bird in the order of nightjars and relatives (Caprimulgiformes). It’s a species native to Central and South America, occurring most commonly across Mexico, Guatemala and as far south as Brazil. It’s most likely habitats include dense lowland forest, woodlands and occasionally meadows. They are reliant on trees however for perching and camouflage.
The great potoo is a very large bird at 19-24 inches (48-60 cm) in length and weighing 12.8 oz – 1.4 lb (360-650 g). Its coloring is mottled light brown and light grey with some black thrown in and it also has large orange-yellow eyes. These bright eyes are the only way to spot this species at night as its plumage is designed perfectly for camouflage. Its call is deep and rasping growl which is repeated consistently when it decides to burst into “song”! It’s also believed to make an extremely loud bark when it’s disturbed.