laughing owl

• Espécie extinta de coruja que vivia na Nova Zelândia, conhecida por seu chamado característico semelhante a uma risada. Atualmente a expressão é usada em contexto histórico ou em relação à extinção dessa ave.

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.

   coruja-risonha

   • 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.