LC Carnivore, Insectivore Forests, Woodlands
0.2–1 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
16–24 km/h
Top Speed
Central and South America
Found In
At just 0.2–1 kg, the Potoo is one of the lightest carnivore birds (#11 of 12). Found in Central and South America, it inhabits forests, woodlands habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Potoo | Carnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.6 kg | 2.3 kg | ↓ 74% |
| Height | 39.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 20 km/h | 33.5 km/h | ↓ 40% |
| Avg Speed | 20 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 12.5 yrs | 18.8 yrs | ↓ 33% |
Endemic to Central and South America
Habitat: Forests, Woodlands
Found In: Central and South America
Coloration: Gray, Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 20–30 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 10–15 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #59 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Meerkat | 0.6–1 kg | LC |
| 58 | Naked Mole Rat | Up to 80 g | LC |
| 59 | Potoo | 0.2–1 kg | LC |
| 60 | Red-Eyed Tree Frog | Up to 0.1 g | LC |
| 61 | Squirrel Monkey | 0.5–1 kg | LC |
| 62 | Star-Nosed Mole | Up to 60 g | LC |