Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus)

Andean Potoo, a reference photo — Photo: Dominic Sherony · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Andean potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) is a species of bird in the family Nyctibiidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Andean 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 grandis
Nyctibius aethereus
Batrachostomus hodgsoni
Nyctibius jamaicensis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Nyctibiiformes
Family: Nyctibiidae
Genus: Nyctibius
Species: Nyctibius maculosus

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