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Laughing owl, Sceloglaux (Genus)

Taxon | Taxonomic overview and related information

Laughing Owl/Whekau, Sceloglaux albifacies

Taxon details

NameLaughing owl, Sceloglaux

Common/Māori namesLaughing owl

Higher ClassificationAnimalia | Chordata | Aves | Strigiformes | Strigidae | Sceloglaux