[Bird] Creature Suggestion: The Potoo

nine • 21 May 2017 at 12:49 PM

Wow, I haven't made a creature suggestion of my own in nearly two years! 😱 Here goes nothing...

Say hello to the Potoo! (Based on an actual, very bizarre-looking bird with the same name): https://i.imgur.com/GzeH5bD.jpg
Haven't decided on the evolution stats yet. 😋 Anyways, the green chest feathers were little extra touches I added to make the egg look a bit more unique.

Egg description:
Uh... I got nothing.

Creature description:
Potoos are often referred to as "Stump Spirits", since it is quite rare to ever see these birds not perching on slain and broken trees. The coarse bark-like feathers of the creature, combined with the golden rings along its wings that mimic mushrooms make for excellent camouflage. The bird's little green chest feathers give the creature away half of the time though...

During the day, the Potoo perches on its favorite stump with its wide yellow eyes and beak almost completely closed. The nocturnal bird will often rest still for hours, patiently waiting to snatch a few unaware insects. However, thanks to their prominent green chest feathers, most young Potoos end up either starving or in the hands of predators. Adult Potoos have an easier time avoiding detection though, as darker feathers disguising the small green ones begin to spread more and more across the creature's chest as it ages.

During nighttime, the Potoo also perches on a tree stump, but its creepy yellow eyes are instead wide open and it opens its beak every few minutes to sing out a song. The song of the Potoo seems quite mournful and haunting compared to its freakish, comical face.

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Feedback and pings are both greatly appreciated! (Especially since I didn't take too much time on the description...)
#creaturesuggestion

monsterprincess33 • 21 May 2017 at 1:05 PM

WOW! nicely done! Bravo!

I want one! Now now now! LOL

=)

pupicorn • 21 May 2017 at 2:20 PM

Aww they're so cute! Nice description, too 😊

Deleted • 21 May 2017 at 2:34 PM

It's cute 😊

nine • 21 May 2017 at 2:56 PM

@monsterprincess33 @pupicorn @chicachicken
Thanks for the compliments guys! 😊

Deleted • 21 May 2017 at 2:58 PM

@ricefishie your welcome 😊

prairie • 21 May 2017 at 3:43 PM

@ricefishie

Oh man, I love these birds. XD XD
Love how you created it! 😃 Love how it has those things that grow on trees. ❤️

stagfire • 21 May 2017 at 8:29 PM

@ricefishie
It's so frickin adorable and amazing! AHH I love it

chiroptera • 21 May 2017 at 9:07 PM

I like it. Pretty creative with nice art and descriptions.

nine • 21 May 2017 at 9:56 PM

@prairie @stagfire @srx2002
Thanks! Glad to see that plenty of people like it. 😊

vibrancy • 21 May 2017 at 11:02 PM

@ricefishie *claps* I'd totally want one of these! What a neat concept. Hopefully this gets made, I need one badly. 😊

nine • 24 May 2017 at 3:56 PM

Pings because I don't want this to fade into oblivion so soon (sorry):
@spiritkoi
@raccoon
@cloudslay3r
@hexis
@elluwah

cloudslay3r • 24 May 2017 at 4:02 PM

@ricefishie

Lol my Clomini already faded in oblivion ^^"

WHY can't I see the pictures...Sad...The description is awesome though! 😃

nine • 24 May 2017 at 4:17 PM

@cloudslay3r
Oh, that's a shame... xD

Anyways, maybe this link might work? (didn't really test but should be a bit better)
https://i.imgur.com/GzeH5bD_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=high

poe • 24 May 2017 at 4:58 PM

@ricefishie This seems like a super fun creature that would make an awesome addition to the site. Those big eyes tho haha.

cloudslay3r • 24 May 2017 at 5:02 PM

@ricefishie

Its quite a shame...Still can't see it...It says its restricted >.<

nine • 24 May 2017 at 5:06 PM

@poe
Thanks! The bird it was based off of was so hilarious-looking that I could hardly believe it existed. I just HAD to make an effort to bring it into the Eggcave world. 😊

@cloudslay3r
Ah, poof. If you'd really like to check out what it looks like, I'll see if I can find another image site to post it on and wall you the link?

raccoon • 24 May 2017 at 5:24 PM

@ricefishie

Haha i love all the stages! (middle one looks like it's forever yelling lol)

cloudslay3r • 24 May 2017 at 5:57 PM

@ricefishie

I finally see it! Love the mushrooms on its wings, very nice touch. And the second stage, adorable~! I would want one 😃 Hope it gets made~

hexis • 24 May 2017 at 7:19 PM

@ricefishie

Oooh, yes yes yes! It's so cute! defo reminds me of a totem pole ❤️ gimme one nooow~ x)

nine • 24 May 2017 at 7:25 PM

@raccoon
Ha, yeah. I was looking at many images of screaming Potoos. I do wish I made every single stage scream, but there were too many other funny expressions I found Potoos could make. 😋

@cloudslay3r
Thanks! Only a few days 'til they choose. Keep those fingers crossed!

@hexis
Thank you! And *gasp* I wasn't aiming for a totem pole at all, but now I can see a slight resemblance. 😱

prairie • 2 February 2024 at 9:11 PM

Welcome to Prairie digging up old stuff.
I needed this yesterday, its so goofy and I adore it LMAO

Pings:
@ian
@twinkle
@wonder404exe

wonder404exe • 2 February 2024 at 9:32 PM

OMG ITS THE MOUTH OWLLLLL ❤️ ❤️
the thing is so funni and cute omg
i love this borb

twinkle • 2 February 2024 at 9:40 PM

This is so adorable and unique!! ;w;
I can think of so many travels that can go with stage 2 aaaaaaaa ❤️

dragrawr • 3 February 2024 at 12:29 AM

These birds have been on my mind for years I’m so glad it’s a suggestion oh my gosh 😭💚💚

cageheart • 5 February 2024 at 9:05 PM

Its face and name have me cry laughing XD I love it so much

ida92 • 6 February 2024 at 1:59 AM

@nine OMG, I love potoos! Despite their weird looks, I think they are cute in their own way. ^^ This is a great suggestion. 😊

noman15 • 3 days ago

I love this silly frog mouthed bird.