noun
red-billed quelea
A small weaver bird native to Africa, known for its large flocks and agricultural impact. Scientific name: Quelea quelea.
紅葉鳥はアフリカで大群を作る小鳥です。
The red-billed quelea is a small bird that forms huge flocks in Africa.
コウヨウチョウは農作物に被害を与えることがあります。
Red-billed queleas can cause damage to crops.
The Japanese name 紅葉鳥 (kōyōchō) literally means 'autumn-leaf bird', likely referring to the reddish bill or plumage of the male in breeding season. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.