noun
mockingbird
Refers to birds of the family Mimidae, known for mimicking other birds' songs.
マネシツグミは他の鳥の鳴き声を真似ることで知られている。
Mockingbirds are known for imitating the calls of other birds.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 真似 (mane, 'imitation') and 鶫 (tsugumi, 'thrush'), referring to its mimicking ability. The exact derivation is uncertain.