Great potoos are also unusual thanks to their distinctive calls. Throughout the night, they emit a loud, moaning growl. This ghostly call has earned the bird a mythical status in local folklore, with ...

The potoo bird, native to Central and South America, is one of the strangest nocturnal creatures alive. With its oversized eyes, gaping mouth, and haunting cries, it looks like something out of a ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Why it's awesome: The great potoo is a master of disguise. Its mottled gray-brown feathers and ability to remain perfectly still often cause it to be mistaken for a tree branch or stump, helping it ...