About the Northern Potoo
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. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the common potoo but is now usually treated as a separate species based on differences in vocalizations.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Nyctibiiformes |
| Family | Potoos (Nyctibiidae) |
| Species | Nyctibius jamaicensis |
| Species Codes | norpot1, NORP, NOPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Potoo belong to?
The Northern Potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) belongs to the Potoos family (Nyctibiidae), in the order Nyctibiiformes.
How can I identify the Northern Potoo?
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. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the common potoo but is now usually treated as a separate species based on diffe...
Where can I report a Northern Potoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Potoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norpot1, or on iNaturalist.
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