Laughing owl genus "Sceloglaux" as previously thought, but instead belong to the genus "Ninox". The analysis indicated that the laughing owl may be a sister taxon to the "Ninox" clade containing the barking owl, Sumba boobook, and morepork, the latter of which shared New Zealand with the laughing owl. The laughing owl's plumage was yellowish-brown striped with dark brown. White straps were on the scapulars, and occasionally the hind neck. Mantle feathers were edged with white. The wings and tail had light-brown bars. The tarsus had yellowish to reddish-buff feathers. The facial disc was white behind and below the eyes, fading to
Anatomical terms of bone or Superior pubic ramus. Ramus may also be used to refer to nerves, such as the ramus communicans. A "facet" refers to a small, flattened articular surface. A "line" refers to a long, thin projection, often with a rough surface. "Ridge" and "crest" refer to a long, narrow line. Unlike many words used to describe anatomical terms, the word "ridge" is derived from Old English. A "spine", as well as referring to the spinal cord, may be used to describe a relatively long, thin projection or bump. These terms are used to describe bony protuberances in specific parts of the