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Common Potoo (Guánguînguê)

Nyctibius griseus

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Field Notes

Description:

The bird in Guaraní is called guánguînguê, “old woman cry.”

Notes:

Nocturnal Bird.

Reference Links:

Solar Map Project » Ka’aguy Póra Forest Spirit

Species ID Suggestions

Common Potoo

Nyctibius griseus

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Comments (2)
James J Weaver V
Yeah @Ashley its was hard to see him when i did i had trouble finding him again with the camera lol... at night it was easy its eye are bright yellow when you shine light at it
AshleyM.Goncalves
These have to be among the most interesting birds, how awesome. Almost like an extension of the tree itself

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PublishedOctober 22, 2013

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