Java sparrow; Java rice finch
A small, popular pet bird native to Java and Bali. Often kept in cages for its appearance and song.
The Java sparrow is a small and cute bird.
ペットショップで白い文鳥を見ました。
I saw a white Java sparrow at the pet shop.
From 文 (pattern, writing) + 鳥 (bird), referring to the bird's patterned plumage. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.