Why it's awesome: The great potoo is a master of disguise. Its mottled gray-brown feathers and ability to remain perfectly still often cause it to be mistaken for a tree branch or stump, helping it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether a tree fell naturally in your yard or you cut it down intentionally, you might think the stump left behind is useless. But if it's big ...

Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud, moaning growl that has earned the bird a mythical status, with some communities believing the sounds to be children calling for lost parents. When you ...