Nyctibius

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Etymology[edit]

From Greek νυκτόβιος (nyktóvios, nocturnal), from Ancient Greek νύξ (núx, night) + βίος (bíos, life).

Proper noun[edit]

Nyctibius m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Nyctibiidae – the potoos.

References[edit]

  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN