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Potoos Collection

"Potoos: Masters of Camouflage and Nighttime Hunters" Discover the fascinating world of potoos, a unique family of nocturnal birds that are masters of disguise

Background imagePotoos Collection: Northern Potoo. A nocturnal bird belonging to the potoo family. San Blas Mexico in March

Northern Potoo. A nocturnal bird belonging to the potoo family. San Blas Mexico in March
JZ-3611 Northern Potoo. San Blas Mexico in March. Nyctibius jamaicensis A nocturnal bird belonging to the potoo family Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePotoos Collection: Common Potoo - In tree. Ilanos Venezuela

Common Potoo - In tree. Ilanos Venezuela
WAT-9045 Common Potoo - In tree Llanos, Venezuela Nyctibius griseus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePotoos Collection: Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus), Dry Forests, Peru

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus), Dry Forests, Peru

Background imagePotoos Collection: Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus), Costa Rica

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus), Costa Rica

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 11980946

Picture No. 11980946
Great Potoo, camouflaged, Pantanal Wetlands, Mato Grosso, Brazil Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 11981013

Picture No. 11981013
Great Potoo, camouflaged, Pantanal Wetlands, Mato Grosso, Brazil Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 11980885

Picture No. 11980885
Common Potoo / Grey Potoo / Lesser Potoo, Cali, Colombia Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 11980753

Picture No. 11980753
Great Potoo, camouflaged, Pantanal Wetlands, Mato Grosso, Brazil Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 11980734

Picture No. 11980734
Common Potoo / Grey Potoo / Lesser Potoo, Cali, Colombia Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 11074166

Picture No. 11074166
Great Potoo Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 11074165

Picture No. 11074165
Great Potoo Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 11074164

Picture No. 11074164
Great Potoo Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 11066977

Picture No. 11066977
Northern Potoo perched on dead branch in mangrove swamp March. San Blas, Mexico. Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) adult, perched on stem at night, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) adult, perched on stem at night, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, November

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 10899167

Picture No. 10899167
Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 10899165

Picture No. 10899165
Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 10899166

Picture No. 10899166
Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Picture No. 10899164

Picture No. 10899164
Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) Date:

Background imagePotoos Collection: Great Potoo - on nest - Venezuela

Great Potoo - on nest - Venezuela
AW-3438 Great Potoo - on nest Venezuela Nyctibius grandis Adrian Warren contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imagePotoos Collection: Great Potoo - Venezuela

Great Potoo - Venezuela
FG-10424 Great Potoo Venezuela Nyctibius grandis Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imagePotoos Collection: Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) adult, perched on branch at daytime roost in treetop, Costa Rica

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) adult, perched on branch at daytime roost in treetop, Costa Rica, february

Background imagePotoos Collection: Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis grandis) adult, roosting during daytime, camouflaged on branch

Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis grandis) adult, roosting during daytime, camouflaged on branch, Pantanal Wildlife Centre, Mato Grosso, Brazil, september

Background imagePotoos Collection: Northern Potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) adult, with feather in beak, perched on branch at night

Northern Potoo (Nyctibius jamaicensis) adult, with feather in beak, perched on branch at night, Marshall's Pen, Jamaica, november

Background imagePotoos Collection: Great Potoo FG 7324 Panama to Brazil Nyctibius grandis © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON

Great Potoo FG 7324 Panama to Brazil Nyctibius grandis © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON
FG-7324 Great POTOO - on tree Distribution: Panama to Brazil Nyctibius grandis Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePotoos Collection: Great Potoo

Great Potoo
WAT-9041 Great Potoo - In tree Llanos, Venezuela Nyctibius grandis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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"Potoos: Masters of Camouflage and Nighttime Hunters" Discover the fascinating world of potoos, a unique family of nocturnal birds that are masters of disguise. In this captivating collection, we explore various species and their habitats, from the Northern Potoo found in San Blas Mexico to the Common Potoo residing in Ilanos Venezuela. Picture No. 11980946 showcases the majestic Northern Potoo perched on a branch, its large eyes scanning the darkness for prey. With its cryptic plumage blending seamlessly with tree bark, it becomes nearly invisible to unsuspecting insects passing by. In Picture No. 11981013, we witness another Common Potoo gracefully resting on a tree limb amidst lush Venezuelan foliage. Its elongated body and wide mouth perfectly adapted for catching flying insects make it an efficient nighttime hunter. As we delve deeper into their diverse range, Picture No. 11980885 transports us to Peru's dry forests where a vigilant Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) patiently awaits its next meal. These arid landscapes provide ideal hunting grounds for these elusive creatures. Meanwhile, in Costa Rica's dense jungles captured in Picture No. 11074166, another Common Potoo blends harmoniously with its surroundings as it perches high above ground level on a sturdy branch. Its remarkable camouflage ensures that even during daylight hours when they rest motionless against tree trunks or branches; they remain virtually undetectable. Through Pictures No. 11074165 and No. 11074164, we witness more breathtaking moments as these enigmatic birds reveal themselves within their natural habitats—each frame showcasing their intricate patterns and feather arrangements designed to mimic tree bark or lichen-covered surfaces. Proud members of the potoo family continue to captivate bird enthusiasts worldwide with their extraordinary adaptations and stealthy hunting techniques under cover of darkness—a testament to the wonders of nature's diversity.