Chinese bamboo partridge
A bird species (Bambusicola thoracicus) native to China, introduced to Japan. The name is usually written in katakana.
The Chinese bamboo partridge is an introduced bird species that can also be seen in Japan.
Usually written in katakana; the kanji form 小綬鶏 is rare.
Rare kanji spelling; learners will almost always encounter the katakana form.
The Japanese name コジュケイ is derived from the Chinese name for the bird. The exact derivation is uncertain.