crested serpent eagle
A bird of prey found in parts of Asia; the Japanese name refers to its prominent crest.
The crested serpent eagle can sometimes be seen on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture.
The crested serpent eagle is a bird of prey that mainly eats reptiles.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form exists but is rarely used; the katakana spelling is strongly preferred.
Compound of 冠 (かんむり, 'crown, crest') and 鷲 (わし, 'eagle'), referring to the bird's distinctive crest.