
Andean Potoo
A species of Potoos Scientific name : Nyctibius maculosus Genus : Potoos
Andean Potoo, A species of Potoos
Botanical name: Nyctibius maculosus
Genus: Potoos
Content
Description General Info

Description

The Andean potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) is a species of bird in the Nyctibiidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Size
38 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The andean Potoo typically resides in the canopies and along the edges of humid montane forests. These environments are characterized by dense vegetation and a moist climate, which provide andean Potoo with the necessary conditions for roosting and foraging.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Potoos Genus
Potoos Species
Andean Potoo