noun
Oriental bay owl
A species of owl (Phodilus badius) found in parts of Asia. The Japanese name literally means 'false barn owl'.
ニセメンフクロウは東南アジアに生息するフクロウの一種です。
The Oriental bay owl is a type of owl that inhabits Southeast Asia.
Barn owl (Tyto alba). ニセメンフクロウ is named for its resemblance to the barn owl but is a different species.
Compound of 偽 (nise, 'false') + 面梟 (menfukurō, 'barn owl'), referring to its resemblance to the barn owl.