Sceloglaux Albifacies (Noun)
Meaning
Almost extinct owl of New Zealand.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Sceloglaux albifacies, also known as the laughing owl, is a nocturnal bird that was once native to New Zealand but is now considered almost extinct.
- Due to habitat loss and introduced predators, the Sceloglaux albifacies population declined drastically in the late 19th century.
- Researchers are working to preserve the remaining DNA samples of the Sceloglaux albifacies for potential future conservation efforts.
- Although the Sceloglaux albifacies has not been seen in the wild for over a century, some reports suggest possible sightings in remote areas of New Zealand.
- Conservationists consider the Sceloglaux albifacies a significant loss to New Zealand's ecosystem and are working to protect its habitat for other native species.