十二雀じゅうにから

noun

willow tit

A small bird, Parus montanus. The Japanese name 十二雀 is said to come from its call sounding like 'juuni' (twelve). Compare with 小雀 (こがら), which is another name for the same species.

See also: コガラ (こがら)

• 十じゅう二に雀からは北ほっ海かい道どうの森もりでよく見みられる。

  The willow tit is often seen in the forests of Hokkaido.