also: くるまさオウム
noun
Major Mitchell's cockatoo; Leadbeater's cockatoo
A species of cockatoo native to Australia, known for its pink and white plumage and distinctive crest. The Japanese name literally means 'wheel-crested cockatoo'.
クルマサカオウムはオーストラリアに生息している。
Major Mitchell's cockatoos live in Australia.
動物園でクルマサカオウムを見た。
I saw a Major Mitchell's cockatoo at the zoo.
Generic term for cockatoo; クルマサカオウム specifies the Major Mitchell's cockatoo species.
Compound of 車 (くるま, 'wheel') + 冠 (さか, 'crest') + オウム (おうむ, 'cockatoo'), referring to the bird's wheel-like crest. The exact origin of the name is uncertain but likely descriptive.