Northern Potoo

The northern potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) is a nocturnal bird belonging to the potoo family, Nyctibiidae. It is found from Mexico south to Costa Rica, and on the islands of Jamaica and Hispaniola (in the Dominican Republic and Haiti). It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the common potoo (Nyctibius griseus) but is now usually treated as a separate species based on differences in vocalizations.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Northern Potoo being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Nyctibius griseus
• Nyctibius aethereus
• Podargus papuensis
• Nyctibius grandis
• Podargus ocellatus
• Nyctibius maculosus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Nyctibiiformes

Family

Nyctibiidae

Genus

Nyctibius

Species

Nyctibius jamaicensis

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