Great Potoo the South American Ghost Bird #shorts

the Great Potoo is a nocturnal bird that looks like an owl but does not belong to the same family.
It feasts on large insects and small vertebrates. They are said to be commonly found in South America, mostly in Columbia.
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[marcuscarana]

From certain angles it looks like nightmare fuel. And then from other angles, it looks like the cutest thing ever.

[knightstormbringer]

The wide jaw, beady eyes and haunting call is just as unsettling as it is adorable.

[atimidbirb]

I am about 90% convinced this bird spawned the legends of the grey aliens

[guppyb]

This is the exact definition of the most adorable baby demon ever.

[senatorpalpabean]

The most adorable birdy muppet in existence

[whyareyoureadingmynickname]

This bird looks like it came straight out of Sesame Street.

[hugomazeo]

Here in Brazil we call it "Urutau" natives tell stories about a legend of Urutau's creation.
The legend says a young native woman living in the tribe was deeply in love with a man from the enemy tribe, after multiple times refusing getting married, she became so sad she turned into a statue.
Both tribes went into a fight and all her family and friends died, the man she loved too, only that way she would then move, to make the Urutau's sound, wich is a cry from all the sadness of losing everyone she ever loved.
Very sad indeed, other countries in south america also have their own legends about Urutau

[angelanicole]

I thought this was scary at first but I think they are cute now

[Hufflepuff_cookie]

I don't know wether to be really creeped out or overcome with cuteness...

[simplesilent]

What a creepiest, cutest and mysterious bird

[MrJudapalo]

I'm Colombian and I have to confirm. Hearing that noise, at night, from the deepest darkness and knowing there's nothing else out there but you and your dog, is absolutely terrifying. (it's a very cute bird tho)

[rabiscado-iojp]

A mãe da lua e simplesmente magnífica ❤

[sarmadhabibkhan]

Great Patoo: I am not an owl. I am not even a bird. I'm Death. Straight up

[saxyboi]

In Bolivia we call it "Guajojo". The most popular legend around is about a girl, daughter of a tribe's shaman. The girl was in love with a warrior but the Shaman despises the idea of her daughter marrying a warrior. The shaman sent the warriors from the tribe to kill rivaling tribes expexting the man's death, but he returned victorious. Instead of being satisfied or pleased, he was frustrated and full with anger. He invited the warrior to talk deep within the forest. The daughter was suspicious of his father's intentions and followed them in secret to their meeting point.

As soon as they were far enough, the shaman killed the warrior in cold blood while the daughter saw it all. His daughter threatened him with telling the tribe of what happened.

The shaman was not going to let that happen, and decided to cast a curse upon her daughter. She became a bird, and at night she mourns the loss of her lover with that eerie sound of hers.

[Star_crossbird]

I'm not gonna lie but..





THE GREAT POTOO LOOKS CUTE :□

[abbyrobles]

Say what you want, that’s just a little guy. I love him

[Novahaven]

Got to say, the bird looks pretty cute when its eyes are partially closed and not staring into the depths of my soul.

[candidablanton]

Such beautiful birds thank you for sharing

[isaakvandaalen]

These birds are so well camouflaged that their main defense mechanism is to close their eyes and sit still.

[CirclesandSounds]

I’m no demonologist, but this thing is definitely a demon. I want one.