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.
In summer, you can hear the call of the brown hawk owl in the park.
The brown hawk owl is a migratory bird that comes to Japan as a summer visitor.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; the word is usually written in kana.
Rare kanji form; 木菟 is an uncommon character for owl.
Rare kanji form using 梟 for owl.
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.