2,100 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Potoo
Nyctibius jamaicensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Nyctibiiformes ›Family: Nyctibiidae ›Genus: Nyctibius
About
The northern potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) 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. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the common potoo (Nyctibius griseus) but is now usually treated as a separate species based on differences in vocalizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Potoo is Nyctibius jamaicensis.
- The Northern Potoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Northern Potoo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Potoo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Potoo belongs to the class Aves.
- Northern Potoo belongs to the order Nyctibiiformes.
- Northern Potoo belongs to the family Nyctibiidae.
- Northern Potoo belongs to the genus Nyctibius.