also: こえのブッポウソウ
noun
Rare term for the Eurasian scops owl (Otus scops). The name literally means 'voice of the Buddhist priest', referring to its call. Often confused with or related to 木の葉木菟 (このはのずく), another owl species.
See also: 木の葉木菟
声の仏法僧は、その鳴き声から名付けられた珍しいフクロウの一種です。
The Eurasian scops owl is a rare owl species named after its call.
Another owl species often mentioned alongside 声の仏法僧; both have distinctive calls and are rare terms.
The name literally means 'voice of the Buddhist priest', derived from the owl's call, which was likened to the chanting of a Buddhist monk.