Japanese waxwing
A species of passerine bird (Bombycilla japonica) found in East Asia. The name is usually written in katakana.
Japanese waxwings migrate to Japan in winter.
Usually written in katakana; the kanji form 緋連雀 is rare.
Rare kanji spelling; learners will almost always encounter the katakana form.
The name likely derives from the bird's red (緋) coloration and its waxwing (連雀) family. The exact origin is uncertain.