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Ruru, the NZ owl is called the is also called the Morepork, it is mostly named after its call at night.

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The morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae) or in Māori name (ruru) it's the only surviving native owl in New Zealand

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Why do moreporks live in New Zealand?

Ruru (morepork) is an owl that is native to New Zealand.


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