songbird; oscine
A formal or ornithological term for birds of the suborder Passeri, known for their singing. In everyday language, 鳴き鳥 (なきどり) is more common.
Songbirds are known for their beautiful singing.
この図鑑には、日本で見られる主な鳴禽が載っている。
This field guide includes the main songbirds found in Japan.
songbirds; oscines
Compound of 鳴 (めい, 'singing') and 禽 (きん, 'bird'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji directly convey the meaning of a singing bird.