red avadavat; strawberry finch; red munia
A small estrildid finch native to South and Southeast Asia, often kept as a cage bird. The Japanese name literally means 'crimson sparrow'.
The red avadavat is characterized by its vivid red plumage.
I saw a strawberry finch at the pet shop.
Hiragana spelling is also used.
Compound of 紅 (beni, 'crimson') + 雀 (suzume, 'sparrow'), referring to the bird's red color and sparrow-like shape.