noun
Japanese wood pigeon; black wood pigeon
A species of pigeon native to Japan, Columba janthina. Often referred to by its katakana name in everyday contexts.
カラスバトは日本の固有種で、小笠原諸島などに生息している。
The Japanese wood pigeon is a species endemic to Japan, living in places like the Ogasawara Islands.
The name literally means 'crow pigeon' (カラス + バト), likely referring to its dark plumage resembling a crow's. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.