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wild bird
A bird living in its natural habitat, as opposed to domesticated or caged birds. Used in the context of birdwatching, nature conservation, and ecology.
公園で野鳥を観察する。
Observe wild birds in the park.
この湿地には多くの野鳥が飛来する。
Many wild birds migrate to this wetland.
双眼鏡を持って野鳥の会の観察会に参加した。
I brought binoculars and joined a wild bird society observation event.
Refers to birds that live in the wild, as opposed to 飼い鳥 (pet birds) or 家禽 (poultry).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 野鳥観察 (birdwatching)
- 野鳥の会 (wild bird society)
- 野鳥保護 (wild bird conservation)
- 野鳥図鑑 (wild bird field guide)
The 日本野鳥の会 (Wild Bird Society of Japan) is a well-known conservation organization. Birdwatching (野鳥観察 or バードウォッチング) is a popular hobby in Japan.