声こえの仏ぶっ法ぽう僧そう

noun

Eurasian scops owl

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: コノハズク

• 声こえの仏ぶっ法ぽう僧そうは、その鳴なき声ごえから名な付づけられた珍めずらしいフクロウの一いっ種しゅです。

  The Eurasian scops owl is a rare owl species named after its call.