laughing owl

• Eine ausgestorbene Eulenart, die in Neuseeland lebte und für ihren charakteristischen lachenden Ruf bekannt war. Der Begriff wird heute im historischen Kontext oder im Zusammenhang mit dem Aussterben dieser Vogelart verwendet.

An extinct species of owl native to New Zealand, known for its distinctive laughing call. The phrase is now used historically or in reference to the bird's extinction.

1. Extinct bird speciesC1formal

   A species of owl (Sceloglaux albifacies) native to New Zealand, known for its distinctive laughing call, now extinct.

   Lachende Eule

   • The laughing owl was last reliably sighted in the early 20th century.
   • Early settlers described the laughing owl's call as a loud, cackling sound.
   • The extinction of the laughing owl was caused by habitat loss and introduced predators.