also: しまあおじ
yellow-breasted bunting
A migratory bird species (Emberiza aureola) found in East Asia.
The yellow-breasted bunting is designated as an endangered species.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji form using 青鵐 for 'bunting'; rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji form using 蒿雀 for 'bunting'; very rare.
Compound of 島 (shima, 'island') + 青鵐 (aoji, 'black-faced bunting'), referring to a bunting associated with islands or a specific habitat.