Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Potoos :: Long-tailed Potoo

Long-tailed Potoo Nyctibius aethereus

Described by: Wied (1820)
Alternate common name(s): Large-tailed Potoo
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil - Nov 3, 2003 © Peter R. Bono 
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Range

Nw. South America. Amazonian South America. Se. Tropical South America.
Three populations;
(1) W. Colombia.
(2) E. Brazil (e. Bahia) from e. Para s. to Parana, ne. Bolivia (ne. Santa Cruz), Paraguay and ne. Argentina (Misiones).
(3) Se. Venezuela, Guyana, s. through e. Ecuador, e. Peru, w. Amazonian Brazil (n. of the Rio Solimoes and e. to Para).

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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