かけたかの鳥とり

expression, noun

lesser cuckoo

Rare term for the lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus). Cross-referenced with 時鳥, suggesting it is an alternative or poetic name.

See also: 時鳥

• 「かけたかの鳥とり」は、ホトトギスの一いっ種しゅを指さす古ふるい呼よび名なだ。

  "Kaketaka no tori" is an old name for a kind of lesser cuckoo.