WINNER: LITTLE OWL 67-57
Morepork soundly defeated the Barred Owl in a real surprise to most of us. If Morepork makes it through this, he may be facing New Zealand's recent addition, the Barn Owl. Morepork is about 10 inches / 26 cm. It's this small enough to be today's favorite little brown owl?
Little Owl bested Barking Owl to get here today. Little Owl was also brought to New Zealand's South Island in the early 20th century. Little Owl measures in at 8.5 inches / 22 cm giving it the edge in tinyness. Little Owl is all over Eurasia and Africa as well.
Will this flat headed fellow be the winner today, or will the charm and rarity of the Morepork prevail? Upvote your favorite!
How are these the actual names???
They're both appropriately named, as strange as that may seem.
Little Owl is pretty much the smallest common owl in most of its range.
Morepork by the English, or Ruru by the native people, is what the owl's call sounds like.
Morepork / Ruru Call
I would have done so much better in Biology if you were the teacher!
I try my best!