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Northern potoo - 3
Jan Van den Broeck

Northern potoo - 3 (Nyctibius jamaicensis)

I found another, presumably older, potoo in the same area the next day, in full daylight. again approachable to three meters at least. I did not try to get even closer as that was unnecessary for taking photos
Habitat
Old coffee plantation
Location
Windsor - Jamaica
Date taken
24 Sept 2006
Scientific name
Nyctibius jamaicensis
Equipment used
Olympus Camedia
Just found this Potoo, Jan, a curious bird in a very clear image. How lucky of you to see him and to get so close to him. Congrats a lot!
 

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The Caribbean
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