noun
pin-tailed whydah
A species of weaverbird (Vidua macroura) known for the male's long tail feathers during breeding season. The name is usually written in katakana.
テンニンチョウのオスは繁殖期に長い尾羽を持つ。
The male pin-tailed whydah has long tail feathers during the breeding season.
アフリカではテンニンチョウがよく見られる。
Pin-tailed whydahs are commonly seen in Africa.
The name 天人鳥 (てんにんちょう) literally means 'heavenly person bird', likely referring to the bird's elegant appearance. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.