Translation guide
A small migratory cuckoo species found in East Asia, known for its distinctive call. In Japanese, it is primarily referred to by its standard ornithological name, with a poetic variant used in literature.
Referring to the lesser cuckoo as a bird in scientific, birdwatching, or general nature contexts.
The lesser cuckoo is a summer bird.
不如帰の声を聞いた。
I heard the call of the lesser cuckoo.