noun
crested myna
A species of myna bird native to East Asia, known for its ability to mimic sounds. The Japanese name is usually written in katakana.
ハッカチョウは人の言葉をまねることで知られている。
The crested myna is known for mimicking human speech.
The Japanese name ハッカチョウ is derived from the Chinese name 八哥 (bāgē), meaning 'eight brother', referring to the bird's ability to mimic speech. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.