noun
long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus japonicus)
Refers specifically to the Japanese subspecies of the long-tailed tit, a small fluffy bird with a long tail. Often called 'snow fairy' in Japanese social media due to its cute appearance.
See also: エナガ
北海道では冬になるとシマエナガの群れが見られる。
In Hokkaido, flocks of long-tailed tits can be seen in winter.
シマエナガはそのふわふわ
The long-tailed tit is called 'snow fairy' because of its fluffy appearance.
エナガ is the general Japanese name for the long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus), while シマエナガ refers specifically to the Japanese subspecies (A. c. japonicus).
Compound of 島 (shima, 'island') + エナガ (enaga, 'long-tailed tit'), referring to the subspecies found in Japan. The kanji 柄長 literally means 'long handle', describing the bird's long tail.