White-winged Potoo (Nyctibius leucopterus)

Lowlands of Amazonia in northern Brazil, southern Guyana and distantly scattered unpublished localities, probably occurring throughout; also single site in eastern Brazil (type locality).

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
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White-winged Potoo (Nyctibius leucopterus) [XC456388]
by Jacob Socolar from 'piste Armontabo', piste de Saut Maripa, Saint-Georges, French Guiana (song)

White-winged Potoo (Nyctibius leucopterus) [XC705094]
by Hans Groot from RPPN Esta\u00e7\u00e3o Veracel, Porto Seguro-BA, Bahia, Brazil (call)

Subspecies
Formerly considered to include Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus), which differs, however, in size, plumage, voice, and elevational distribution. Includes two populations: Amazonian form is a new taxon, as yet undescribed, perhaps deserving species status.

No subspecies.

References
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