Morepork

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Morepork (<em>Ninox novaeseelandiae</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.

Overview

Morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ninox; binomial: Ninox novaeseelandiae; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Revert to Version 1.5, retaining Morepork for English name of Ninox novaeseelandiae.

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