Although plentiful when European settlers first arrived, the white-faced owl or whekau that was native to New Zealand was largely extinct by 1914. Because of its 'mischievous-sounding' calls, the owl had what a common, comic name?

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1. Although plentiful when European settlers first arrived, the white-faced owl or whekau that was native to New Zealand was largely extinct by 1914. Because of its 'mischievous-sounding' calls, the owl had what a common, comic name?