About the Great Potoo
The great potoo or grand potoo is the largest potoo species and is widely distributed in Central and South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Nyctibiiformes |
| Family | Potoos (Nyctibiidae) |
| Species | Nyctibius grandis |
| Species Codes | grepot1, GRPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Potoo belong to?
The Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) belongs to the Potoos family (Nyctibiidae), in the order Nyctibiiformes.
How can I identify the Great Potoo?
The great potoo or grand potoo is the largest potoo species and is widely distributed in Central and South America....
Where can I report a Great Potoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Potoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grepot1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Nyctibiiformes
Order
7
Species in Family
2,456
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