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	New Zealand Birds \| Birds \| Gallery \| morepork, ninox novaeseelandiae, New Zealand owl
		Although the morepork was only half the size of the petrel, I think she would have tried to make a meal of the larger sea bird if we had not been standing around.
		According to such beliefs, the presence of a morepork sitting in a conspicuous place nearby, knocking on a window or even entering the house signifies a death the family while the high piercing call of the morepork is thought to herald bad news and the ordinary call to indicate good news on the way.
		The morepork call is said to be the most common native animal sound heard at night.
	www.nzbirds.com /birds/ruru.html (785 words)

	Morepork.
		The morepork's cry keeps coming to me, It is hooting out there where the paths meet, I was the one who allowed you to go, My great love did not detain you".
		Associated most often with the night and the spirit world the haunting call of the Morepork sent shivers of foreboding down the spines of the early settlers of New Zealand as well as the Maori who revered it as an ancestral spirit.
		The Morepork feasts on insects such as wetas, moths, spiders, beetles, and huhu grubs as well as eating small mammals such as rats and mice, little birds such as the house sparrow, and lizards.
	www.natureofanimals.com /Morepork.html (569 words)

	Southern Boobook - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The boobook which lives in Australia was originally thought to be the same species as the New Zealand morepork (ruru) but recent research has suggested this species is actually slightly larger than the New Zealand version.
		The boobook on Norfolk Island which is also known as the morepork is one of three sub species of the Australian bird.
		In 1987 the sub species was down to only one female but with the help of two New Zealand morepork males the population is now well into the double figures.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Southern_Boobook (404 words)

	KMEG - Local News (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Operators with Morepork plan to gather it and add it to a compost pile and, within guidelines defined by the Department of Natural Resources, spread it on area farmland in the form of fertilizer.
		But the county official says residents are concerned Morepork can't pull off this type of operation in an Iowa climate and that the operation will have a negative impact.
		Morepork, managed by Sioux Center based Pro-Pork, has attained 12 acres two miles southeast on 315th Avenue for which they'll begin construction of their hog furrowing operation this next week.
	www.kmeg14.com /news/local/1673361.html (412 words)

	DOC Media Release (Site not responding. Last check: )
		After surviving a hot spell and an eight meter fall, two Morepork (Ruru) chicks that were kicked out of their nest by their mother are now being hand- reared at the Native Bird Recovery Centre in Whangarei.
		The nest was located in a house’s apex of the roof and they were probably kicked out because the female bird was unable to feed all her chicks.
		Insects are the Morepork’s most important food, but their diet also includes rats, mice, spiders and small birds.
	www.doc.govt.nz /whats-new/presult.asp?prID=952 (330 words)

	New Zealand Birds Gift Shop - Morepork * Small (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Morepork is New Zealand's only native owl and is fairly common in forest, scrub and gardens.
		Moreporks were destroyed by early settlers who saw them attacking thier newly introduced chaffinches and sky larks.
		A similar subspecies found on Norfolk Island was saved from extinction in 1987 when two New Zealand moreporks were taken there to mate with the last female.
	www.toysdirect.co.nz /NZB_detail.asp?ProductID=MPK (145 words)

	“Welcome to EchoLink Node ZL1VK in Auckland New Zealand”
		Although the morepork was only half the size of the petrel, I think she would have tried to make a meal of the larger sea bird if we had not been standing around.
		While grey-faced petrel are not a normal part of a morepork diet, the small owls do occasionally eat larger animals which are torn apart with their small but razor-sharp hooked beak.
		According to such beliefs, the presence of a morepork sitting in a conspicuous place nearby, knocking on a window or even entering the house signifies a death the family while the high piercing call of the morepork is thought to herald bad news and the ordinary call to indicate good news on the way.
	www.qsl.net /zl1vk/MorePork.html (836 words)

	ruru
		Moreporks are native to New Zealand and live in native forest and lightly forested open country and pine plantations.
		Moreporks live in pairs, keeping the same mate for many seasons and occupy the same territory all year.
		Moreporks are nocturnal, they roost by day in thick vegetation and will not leave unless disturbed, they may fly off in early dusk long before actual nightfall.
	www.wellingtonzoo.com /animals/animals/natives/ruru.html (331 words)

	Tiritiri Matangi Island - Morepork
		The morepork is a dark brown owl with buff coloured bars on its chest and underparts and large yellow eyes set in a dark facial mask.
		The morepork has a variety of calls, calling mainly at night and starting at dusk.
		The eggs are incubated solely by the female for 20 - 30 days and the young moreporks fledge about 35 days after hatching.
	www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz /Fauna/Morepork.htm (201 words)

	Wildlife Sculpture - Native Birds (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The call of the Morepork is a typical sound of the bush at night.
		It is quite easy to imitate it’s mournful cry of "morepork" by whistling, which sometimes brings them close.
		The Morepork is one bush bird that has succeeded in living close to people.
	netlist.co.nz /arttrails/WildArt/WildSculpture/morepork.htm (76 words)

	MOREPORK - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		The morepork is one of a number of native species that have to some extent, at least, adapted themselves to environments that have been greatly changed since settlement.
		Though usually active only when dusk has fallen or before daylight, moreporks may sometimes appear in the forest during the day and then run the risk of being noisily mobbed by any songbirds in the vicinity.
		In colour a rich spotted or streaky brown, moreporks have a brown face and golden eyes, though the latter are seen only at their best in bright light when the pupil is fully contracted.
	www.teara.govt.nz /1966/M/Morepork/en (473 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The two other owl species of owl found here, The German Little Owl was introduced and the Barn Owl is a rare straggler from Australia.The name Morepork is derived from the bird’s characteristic call.
		The Ruru is mainly to be found in forest habitats, but has adapted very well to forest clearance and can be found inhabiting farmland and in urban areas.
		The diet of the Morepork consists mainly of moths and insects caught on the wing as well as small animals such as mice, lizards, baby rats and birds.
	www.geocities.com /nzsanctuary/morepork.html (282 words)

	Weta -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In this respect, they could be compared with the ancient (Only extant member of the order Rhynchocephalia of large spiny lizard-like diapsid reptiles of coastal islands off New Zealand) tuatara.
		Notably, like their foreign mouse equivalents, they also are hunted by the native (Nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes) owl: the (Click link for more info and facts about Morepork) Morepork.
		While Weta do not pose a risk of stinging or biting people, they are able to inflict painful scratches with the potential of dangerous (The pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms) infection.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/we/weta.htm (444 words)

	GOATSUCKER - LoveToKnow Article on GOATSUCKER (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As above stated, they have feet constructed as those of birds normally are, and their sternum seems to present the constant though comparatively trivial difference of having its posterior margin elongated into two pairs of processes, while only one pair is found in the true goatsuckers.
		Podargus includes the bird (P. cuvieri) known from its cry as morepork to the Tasmanians,2 and several other species, the number of which is doubtful, from Australia and N~w Guinea.
		They have comparatively powerful bills, and it would seem feed to some extent on fruits and berries, though they mainly subsist on insects, chiefly Cicadae and Phasmidae.
	76.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GO/GOATSUCKER.htm (1678 words)

	Hamilton Zoo : Ruru
		Distinct fl and white patterning under wings that is noticeable in flight.
		'Morepork', 'boobook' and 'ruru' (hence its common names).
		Widely distributed in native forests, Ruru adapt well to parks and gardens in suburban areas and stands of exotic pine forests.
	www.hamiltonzoo.co.nz /index.asp?PageID=2145828941 (268 words)

	Wildlife Pictures - Birds (Australia & NZ) - Morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae)
		The Morepork is a protected native Owl of New Zealand.
		The morepork has a variety of calls, calling mainly at night and starting at dusk.
		The eggs are incubated solely by the female for 20 - 30 days and the young moreporks fledge about 35 days after hatching.
	www.overthegardengate.net /wildlife/archives/wl_tplate.asp?linkid=164 (148 words)

	MOREPORK - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		In Australia the bird is frequently known as the boobook.
		Between October and December a nest is made in a tree hole or in a thick clump of the perching astelia or kiekie.
		A morepork motif appears in the wide staring eyes of certain Maori carvings.
	www.teara.govt.nz /1966/M/Morepork/Morepork/en (473 words)

	Eco-Vista: Photography & Research - Morepork
		The photos of the morepork chicks were taken on Tiritiri Matangi island on 28 December 2004, whilst the adult photos were taken at Boundary Stream Mainland Island on two separate occasions.
		Click on any photo to see a larger version.
		However, all photos are for sale, please email me for more information.
	www.eco-vista.com /birdgall/nznative/morepork (99 words)

	Elanora Heights Primary School - Endangered Australian Wildlife - Norfolk Island Boobook Owl
		The Norfolk Island Morepork, Ninox novaeseelandiae undulata, is an endemic sub-species of the small owls known as Moreporks or Boobooks.
		The Norfolk Island Morepork is most closely related to the NZ Morepork but is larger, more chestnut in colour, and has finer spotting than the NZ bird.
		Ten nest boxes were donated by the NI Flora and Fauna Society and installed prior to the arrival and release of two male NZ Moreporks.
	www.elanorahts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au /zipweb/ewild21a.html (1133 words)

	Morepork
		Everyone wanted to know how the construction of the MorePork LLC Hog Farrowing Facility would affect their lives.
		...of the company, said static lights should not be used on turbines since it was possible they would attract insects which would be fed on by morepork and bats.
		The use of static lights on the turbines might attract insects at night, which in turn could increase the risk of bat or morepork strike.
	conservation.mongabay.com /news/Morepork.htm (235 words)

	TKI - School Journal - Teachers' Notes (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The calling of a morepork causes a commotion during the night and wakes the entire household.
		Just as the family members are about to get back to sleep in the early hours of the morning, a new noise disturbs them.
		Ruru, the Morepork, the New Zealand Owl http://www.nzbirds.com/Ruru.html
	www.tki.org.nz /r/literacy_numeracy/professional/teachers_notes/school_journal/tchr_notes/morepork_e.php (502 words)

	Kiwiana New Zealand Gift Ideas Buzy Bee Toys Penguins Clothing Kiwi Souvenirs (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Morepork (or Ruru, NZ Owl) is found throughout New Zealand.
		Its characteristic call of "more-pork" can be heard in suburban gardens, reserves and native forests.
		The Pukeko is essentially a bird of the lowland swamps, but has become widespread throughout New Zealand with the development of farming.
	www.newzealandgiftshop.com /kiwiana.asp?SubCategory=27&pn=2 (276 words)

	The Lens Flare - Art and Photography - Owl - Young Great Horned Owl
		We have only 1 native owl in NZ, the Morepork.
		It's very little but has a huge call "Morepork.
		Hi Deb, it was early evening (summertime here :) and this owl was sitting in some cottonwoods, overlooking a field, preparing for the evening's hunt.
	www.thelensflare.com /gallery/p_youngowl_1304.php (522 words)

	a different arrival to ankh morepork (please) - www.ezboard.com
		Ill do my bio when i have time, probably be at least a week, due to exams.
		Re: a different arrival to ankh morepork (please)
		Any questions you have may be directed to the OOC Discussion board, but I recommend the thread titled 'Some Pointers on Good Freeform Role Playing' - it has many good points and may answer your questions before you even have to ask them.
	p087.ezboard.com /fthediscworldfrm7.showMessage?topicID=199.topic (541 words)

	Smoky Mouse
		It has a thin band of white feathers over the brow which forms a V-shape.
		The Norfolk Island Boobook Owl or Morepork is 350 millimetres in length
		The Norfolk Island Boobook Owl or Morepork is nocturnal and roosts among the dense foliage of the reserve during the day and hunts at night
	acess.250x.com /_framed/250x/acess/Owl1.htm (353 words)

	Ninox - Strigidae - Strigiformes - Aves - Chordata - Animalia - Flora and Fauna - Biology - Science (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Morepork's Page - Personal home page with a photo of a Morepork owl.
		Ninox novaeseelandiae - New Zealand endemic bird, the morepork.
		Wildlife Sculpture - Native Birds - A short description of the Morepork - Maori name Ruru.
	www.netz-in-berlin.de /Science/Biology/Flora_and_Fauna/Animalia/Chordata/Aves/Strigiformes/Strigidae/Ninox (207 words)

	NZ Morepork owl - Painting Art by Janet Marshall (Site not responding. Last check: )
		NZ Morepork owl - Painting Art by Janet Marshall
		NZ Morepork owl - Painting - Nature Art by Janet Marshall
		Description: NZ Morepork with pine tree on an August full moon in NZ.
	www.natureartists.com /artists/artist_artwork.asp?ArtworkID=4913 (52 words)

	Birds of New Zealand Northland accommodation bed and breakfast homestay birdspotting birds morepork, pukeko, rosella, ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Birds of New Zealand Northland accommodation bed and breakfast homestay birdspotting birds morepork, pukeko, rosella, woodpidgeon, kingfisher, quail
		A Morepork hit the window one winter morning - as you can see from the imprint on the glass - fortunately Ove was there to give him a bit of TLC and set him free when he came to.
		There are plenty of Tuis in the trees around the house all day long.
	homepages.ihug.co.nz /~ovekjaer/page14.html (159 words)

	PunBB.org Forums / Make update file available in download archive?
		I think morepork wants to download only the update.php file and patch/diff - not the whole zip.
		I don't think the fact that it's in a zip is the issue here - just that morepork doesn't want to download all the other files.
		So you could just put the two files in a zip/targz/tarbz2, and you wouldn't have to worry about server configuration or anything.
	forums.punbb.org /viewtopic.php?id=8667&action=new (461 words)

	Ninox novaseelandiae, morepork - Animals, Birds at The Natural History Museum, London (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ninox novaseelandiae, morepork - Animals, Birds at The Natural History Museum, London
		Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated 'Strix fulva' and made during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75).
		Keywords: adventure, bird, cook, captain james (1728-1779), discovery, expedition, exploration, forster, johann george adam (1754-1794), illustration, morepork, ninox, owl, perching, prey, second, south, voyage, watercolour
	owen.nhm.ac.uk /piclib/www/image.php?img=50345&frm=ser&...+forster (60 words)

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		Read about morepork in the free online encyclopedia and dictionary.
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