Meet The Potoo - The World's Goofiest Looking Bird

January 25, 2018

A very unusual bird named the Potoo was recently photographed in Venezuela.

potoo bird

Potoos are nocturnal birds and are rarely seen in the daylight. They're native to Central and South America.

potoo bird

We can't decide if it's creepy or adorable...

potoo bird
Credit: Glenn Bartley

potoo bird
Credit: Juan Carlos Vindas

potoo bird

potoo bird

As if this bird could not get any weirder, wait until you hear its hunting call in the video below.

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