C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

Morepork

Ninox novaeseelandiae

CIOC 3011

Morepork

Ninox novaeseelandiae

Strigiformes · Strigidae

Morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae).

ATK113

DEF73

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 26–29 cm
Body Mass: 183.4 g
Diet: Invertebrates
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 113

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 113).

DEF 73

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 73).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: North & South and Stewart is. (New Zealand) & Norfolk and Lord Howe is. Habitat: Forest & Woodland

3 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Ninox novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae
North, South and Stewart is. (New Zealand)
Ninox novaeseelandiae undulata
Norfolk I. (e of Australia)
Ninox novaeseelandiae albaria · Extinct
Lord Howe I. (e of Australia)

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