About the Morepork
The morepork, also known by its Māori name ruru, is a smallish brown owl found in New Zealand, the Australian islands of Norfolk Island, and formerly on Lord Howe Island. Its names are onomatopoeic, owing to the species’ distinctive calls. Three subspecies of the morepork are recognised, one of which is extinct and another that exists only as a hybrid population.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox novaeseelandiae |
| Species Codes | morepo2, MORE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Morepork belong to?
The Morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Morepork?
The morepork, also known by its Māori name ruru, is a smallish brown owl found in New Zealand, the Australian islands of Norfolk Island, and formerly on Lord Howe Island. Its names are onomatopoeic, owing to the species’ distinctive calls. Three subspecies of the morepork are recognised, one of whic...
Where can I report a Morepork sighting?
You can log sightings of Morepork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code morepo2, or on iNaturalist.
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