noun
eastern crowned warbler
A small migratory bird (Phylloscopus coronatus) found in East Asia. The Japanese name is usually written in katakana.
春になると、センダイムシクイが日本に渡ってくる。
In spring, eastern crowned warblers migrate to Japan.
センダイムシクイのさえずりは高く澄んだ声だ。
The song of the eastern crowned warbler is a high, clear voice.
The name likely derives from 仙台 (Sendai) and 虫喰 (mushikui, 'insect-eater'), but the exact origin is uncertain. The katakana spelling is standard for bird names.