Potoo Impersonation

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From Greg Hottman

This pose reminded me of the Great Potoos I have seen in central and South America. Great Gray Owl, 03-06-2025 SZB

Mother and baby potoo becoming one with the tree to blend in.

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Hadn’t seen that before. Must have been the Boaty McBoatface of its day. 😂

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