Common Potoo call.
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Much like owls, this species is nocturnal. They are not related to owls. They prey on large insects and small vertebrates, which they capture in sallies from high perches.
They range from southern Mexico through northeastern Guatemala and through most of Central America down through South America as far as Bolivia and southeastern Brazil.
The local people in the rural area of Brazil sometimes use Potoo as a minor food source, as they do not offer much meat and are hard to locate. In these areas, their feathers are believed to have powers to provide chastity, so they are hunted down for their body parts, which are used to perform ceremonies. It is also believed that parts of their body ward off seduction. Potoos fear most locals due to being hunted.
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Finally, a real video of this species calling.
It's like this bird is playing his own version of the "sad trumpet" sound effect. I love him.
I love how at
Real footage, no commentary, just straight up sound, thanks
I do not understand why anyone would call the potoo creepy. They are absolute units and fascinating
So glad theres actual footage of this bird in action. they are such fascinating animals and just the way they look, their behavior and those goofy eyes and call add up to a very strange and slightly creepy looking bird.
Thank you for this wonderful footage. Somehow I got a real sense of peace watching and listening to this bird. Beautiful.
he really said womp womp womp wommp
Is it just me or the Potoo is a really cute bird with such a unique sound that puts one at ease?
It's so soft yet powerful and almost mournful, like a cry of utter homesickness and loneliness, beckoning to anyone & anything to no longer feel alone. Not at all what I had imagined. Such a somber but beautiful sound.
It's nice to know they have an equally adorable sound. So cute!
鳴き声がめっちゃ綺麗だった
A Potoo isn't an owl, but a special kind of hummingbird. No fake.
It's so lovely to meet you, little potoo! Though it would be even nicer to meet you "in person". I've been a real nature lover since I was a child, watched countless nature documentaries, yet I don't recall ever hearing of this wonderful bird until today. Now I'm binge watching videos about it! It really is one of the most mesmerising creatures, I love it!
Fantastic video! But I can't help giggling when I hear its call...beautiful and yet a little sarcastic. "BLAH, blah, blah, blaaah" :)
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Interesting fact: although the Potoo looks similar to an owl, they're actually not owls.
Look at those eyes! Such a distinct call as well! Great footage and thanks for sharing! Like 👍
なんか言葉にできないほどすごい鳴き声！！かわいいな！
よだかの星を読んでから、よだか（よたか）がどんな鳴き声をしてるのか気になっていたから動画を見つけられて嬉しい…