alpine accentor
A small mountain bird (Prunella collaris) found in alpine regions of Japan.
The alpine accentor is often seen in rocky alpine areas.
Katakana spelling is common for bird names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; use kana for clarity.
Compound of 岩 (iwa, 'rock') and 雲雀 (hibari, 'skylark'), referring to its rocky alpine habitat and lark-like appearance.