Have you ever seen a potoo before? Youâd remember this Central and South American bird if youâve seen one. How could you forget?
Online in Japan, people are just discovering the potoo and comparing it to something youâd see out of a comic book or a cartoon.
Yep! Seems about right. The birdâs huge eyes and expressions look like something youâd see in a Japanese manga or anime. Outside Japan, the bird has also been appearing on Tumblr and is inspiring artists to create works like this:
You will never forget the potoo. Never.
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