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Nyctibius jamaicensis
The Northern Potoo 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
Potoo are abnormal looking nightjars, which use very stiff positions looking straight up to blend in with trees during the day. At night, they perch on exposed tree limbs, and hunt for food items. This bird was photographed during a night excursion in the Mangroves of San Blas, Mexico. Photographing using lights, no flash.
Spotted on Mar 31, 2014
Submitted on Mar 31, 2014
2 Comments
I've seen many of these birds when I was a kid. I didn't even know the name. How wonderful to see a pic and think of that time!
Incredible eye! Slight resemblance to Australia's frogmouths.