noun
brambling
A migratory finch (Fringilla montifringilla) that winters in Japan. Often seen in flocks.
冬になると、アトリの群れが公園にやって来る。
In winter, flocks of bramblings come to the park.
Contains outdated kanji; not used in modern Japanese.
The Japanese name あとり is of uncertain origin. The kanji 花鶏 (literally 'flower chicken') are likely ateji chosen for their pleasant associations rather than reflecting the word's derivation.