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This Freaky Bird Looks Like a Cartoon Character

Have you ever seen a potoo before? You’d remember this Central and South American bird if you’ve seen one. How could you forget?

Online in Japan, people are just discovering the potoo and comparing it to something you’d see out of a comic book or a cartoon.

Yep! Seems about right. The bird’s huge eyes and expressions look like something you’d 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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