Rufous Potoo
Phyllaemulor bracteatus
Silhouette: Dominic Sherony (photo) and Albertonykus (silhouette) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderNyctibiiformes (Potoos)
- FamilyNyctibiidae (Potoos)
- GenusPhyllaemulor (Rufous Potoo)
- SpeciesPhyllaemulor bracteatus (Rufous Potoo)
About the Rufous Potoo
The rufous potoo (Phyllaemulor bracteatus) is a species of bird in the family Nyctibiidae. It is the only member of the genus Phyllaemulor. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Suriname Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela.
A 2009 publication suggested that the rufous potoo differed enough in cranial structure and genetic divergence from other potoos (in the genus Nyctibius) that it deserved to be in its own genus, Phyllaemulor. This genus was officially described by Costa et al. in 2017. As of 2022, the BirdLife International Handbook of the Birds of the World, the International Ornithological Committee (IOC), and the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (AOS-SACC) have followed in reclassified it into Phyllaemulor. The Clements taxonomy retains it in genus Nyctibius.
The rufous potoo is monotypic. The rufous potoo is 21 to 25 cm (8.3 to 9.8 in) long and weighs 46 to 58 g (1.6 to 2.0 oz). The rufous potoo is the smallest member of its family, and the most unusually colored. It is overall a deep orange-red with large white spots; the color is paler on the throat. The spots on the upper... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous Potoo in Amacayacu National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous Potoo in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous Potoo sighting in Amacayacu National Natural Park, based on 108 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous Potoo in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Rufous Potoo in Amacayacu National Natural Park in our monthly data.