noun
brown hawk owl
A species of owl (Ninox scutulata) found in East Asia, known for its distinctive call. Often seen in wooded areas and parks.
夏になると、公園でアオバズクの鳴き声が聞こえる。
In summer, you can hear the call of the brown hawk owl in the park.
アオバズクは渡り鳥で、日本には夏鳥としてやってくる。
The brown hawk owl is a migratory bird that comes to Japan as a summer visitor.
The name アオバズク (aobazuku) likely derives from 青葉 (aoba, 'fresh green leaves') and ズク (zuku), an old word for owl, referring to its appearance in leafy trees during summer.