Several bird species have evolved remarkable camouflage techniques to evade predators and ambush prey. The common potoo resembles a broken branch, while the tawny frogmouth mimics tree bark. Eurasian ...

What are you looking at? Some trees, some leaves, a few branches and… a bird. You see, on top of that broken tree branch actually stands a completely still bird, the common potoo. It’s hiding in plain ...

With their bulging eyes and huge mouth, Potoos are distinctive residents of Brazil's forests. They resemble stuffed animals more than real birds, and their funny-looking faces are attracting a lot of ...

Many birds sing during the day, but some prefer the night. Nine species are known for their nocturnal songs. The Northern Mockingbird mimics calls in North America. The Common Nightingale sings ...

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 ...