Oddities, there sure seems to be a never ending list of oddities found in nature. Last week I came across the Potoo bird from Venezuela. Immediately I looked it up because very rarely do I take the word of an internet post as fact. Not to mention that bird just did not look real. Figured someone was trying to pull the wool over my eyes. Lo and behold, the Potoo bird is definitely one of nature’s oddities.
These birds are located in the humid forested areas of Central and South America, as well as in areas of Australia. They prefer the edges of the forest near open areas where food sources are more plentiful. They stay in their local habitat all year round and do not have any migratory cycles. They are monogamous. which actually puts them in danger. Some rural Brazilians hunt and kill Potoos for their feathers. They believe the feathers have the power to ensure chastity. Therefore, they hunt the Potoo for body parts used to perform ceremonies that will ward off seduction. At times, they actually will eat the bird, although there isn’t much meat.
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