also: なんようしょうびん
collared kingfisher
A species of kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) found in coastal regions of South and Southeast Asia to northern Australia.
The collared kingfisher is often seen in mangrove forests.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
The name 南洋翡翠 literally means 'South Seas jade' or 'South Seas kingfisher', referring to its tropical habitat and the jade-like color of kingfishers.