The New Zealand bellbird, Anthornis melanura (family Meliphagidae).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in New Zealand Journal Science. Variant of makomako, with assimilation to mock on the mistaken assumption that the bird is a mimic.
Definition of moki-mok in US English:
moki-mok
nounˈmɒkɪmɒk
NZ
The New Zealand bellbird, Anthornis melanura (family Meliphagidae).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in New Zealand Journal Science. Variant of makomako, with assimilation to mock on the mistaken assumption that the bird is a mimic.