black-browed reed warbler
A small migratory bird (Acrocephalus bistrigiceps) found in East Asia, known for its loud song in reed beds.
In spring, black-browed reed warblers start singing in the reed beds.
Usually written in katakana as a species name; the kanji form 小葦切 is rare.
Rare kanji spelling; the katakana form is standard.
The name combines 小 (ko, 'small') with 葦切 (yoshikiri, 'reed warbler'), referring to its smaller size compared to the Oriental reed warbler.