masked owl; Australian masked owl
Refers specifically to Tyto novaehollandiae, a barn owl species found in Australia and surrounding regions.
The masked owl is a type of owl that lives in Australia.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Formed from オオ, “large,” and メンフクロウ, “masked owl,” distinguishing this species from other masked owls.