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 ...

A Master of Camouflage in Plain Sight The great potoo (Nyctibius grandis ... a motionless “freeze” posture on branches or stumps, neck stretched and beak raised, disappearing into the ...

The great potoo, a nocturnal bird native to Central and South America, is known for its exceptional camouflage and eerie calls. It thrives in dense tropical forests, hunting at night and blending ...