Meet The Potoo - The World's Goofiest Looking Bird

January 25, 2018

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

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

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

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Credit: Glenn Bartley

potoo bird
Credit: Juan Carlos Vindas

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