Potoos are found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. There are seven species in this family.

Potoos are large nocturnal birds that eat insects.

Unlike other birds in the Caprimulgiformes order, they don’t have bristles around their bills.

Potoos are 8-20 inches in length. They have large heads, large, broad bills with a slight hook at the end, and big eyes. They have long wings and a long tail.

Their cryptic coloration is a mixture of black, brown, and gray and helps them blend in with tree bark.

Potoos are nocturnal. During the day, they perch on tree branches, where they are hard to spot. If they sense danger, they freeze, making them even more difficult to spot.