Andean Potoo

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Andean Potoo (<em>Nyctibius maculosus</em>) is a species of Potoos (<em>Nyctibiidae</em>) in the order Potoos.

Overview

Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus) is a species of Potoos (Nyctibiidae) in the order Potoos.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Nyctibius; binomial: Nyctibius maculosus; authority: Ridgway, 1912.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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