Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud, moaning growl that has earned the bird a mythical status, with some communities believing the sounds to be children calling for lost parents. When you ...

In the dense forests of Central and South America lives a bird so elusive it often goes unnoticed even in plain sight. Known for its eerie nighttime calls and uncanny stillness, the Potoo continues to ...

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 ...