Rufous Potoo
Rufous Potoo
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The Rufous Potoo is a distinctive species found in the Amazon rainforest, known for its rich rufous plumage and unique, twig-like camouflage. It is a master of mimicry, blending perfectly with its arboreal environment.
Where to spot
Found in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and the Guianas. Inhabits lowland rainforests and forest edges.
How to spot
Scan dead branches or broken stumps with binoculars during the day, looking for a bird that resembles an extension of the wood. At night, use a spotlight to search for its reflective eyes along forest edges or clearings.
When to spot
Primarily nocturnal. Best observed after dark when it is actively hunting or by meticulously searching for its camouflage during the day.
Where to spot
Found in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and the Guianas. Inhabits lowland rainforests and forest edges.
How to spot
Scan dead branches or broken stumps with binoculars during the day, looking for a bird that resembles an extension of the wood. At night, use a spotlight to search for its reflective eyes along forest edges or clearings.
When to spot
Primarily nocturnal. Best observed after dark when it is actively hunting or by meticulously searching for its camouflage during the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Rufous Potoo often perches vertically on stumps or broken branches, freezing its posture and relying on its plumage to become virtually indistinguishable from the wood itself, making it incredibly hard to spot.
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