noun
great reed warbler
A migratory bird (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) found in reed beds; known for its loud, repetitive song.
夏になると、オオヨシキリが葦原で大きな声で鳴く。
In summer, the great reed warbler sings loudly in the reed beds.
Standard katakana spelling for this bird species.
Kanji spelling is rare; the bird name is usually written in katakana.
The name combines 大 (large) and 葦切 (reed cutter), referring to its size and habitat.