(やちょう)

やちょう
noun
wild bird
natureanimal-bird
1. 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.
Observe wild birds in the park.
この湿地(しっち)(おお)野鳥(やちょう)飛来(ひらい)する
Many wild birds migrate to this wetland.
I brought binoculars and joined a wild bird society observation event.

Refers to birds that live in the wild, as opposed to ()(どり) (pet birds) or 家禽(かきん) (poultry).

Common collocations

  • 野鳥(やちょう)観察(かんさつ) (birdwatching)
  • 野鳥(やちょう)(かい) (wild bird society)
  • 野鳥(やちょう)保護(ほご) (wild bird conservation)
  • 野鳥(やちょう)図鑑(ずかん) (wild bird field guide)

The 日本野鳥(にほんやちょう)(かい) (Wild Bird Society of Japan) is a well-known conservation organization. Birdwatching (野鳥(やちょう)観察(かんさつ) or バードウォッチング) is a popular hobby in Japan.