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Ruru (morepork)

Ruru (morepork)

The Māori and English names of the ruru (morepork) both echo the sound of its haunting cry. Listen to Ruka Broughton discuss the significance of the ruru’s call.

Sound file from Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero. This sound file may not be reused without permission (quote reference number DAT 420).

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