森の象徴、エゾフクロウ

エゾフクロウは北海道の森林に生息するフクロウの一種。主に山林、湿地、公園などに生息しており、人家に近い場所へ生息している事もままある。夜行性で日中はほとんど活動せず、樹木のウロ等で過ごす。季節によって生息地を変えない留鳥。このため年間を通して観測出来る野生動物。アイヌ語でクンネレクカムイ「夜鳴く神」、イソサンケカムイ「獲物を出す神」と呼ばれる。

Symbol of the forest, Ezo Owl

The Ezo owl is a species of owl that inhabits the forests of Hokkaido. It is found mainly in mountain forests, wetlands and parks, and is often found in areas close to people’s homes. Nocturnal, rarely active during the day, spending most of their time in tree hollows. A resident bird that does not change its habitat depending on the season. Therefore, it is a wild animal that can be observed throughout the year. Known in Ainu as kunnerek kamui (the god of night calls) and isosanke kamui (the god of prey).