mopokes
/ˈmoʊpoʊks/
noun
- A type of small owl found in Australia and New Guinea, known for its distinctive call.
- A mopoke perched silently on the fence post, watching for insects.
- At night, we could hear the mopokes calling from the eucalyptus trees.
- The mopoke is often heard but rarely seen because of its excellent camouflage.