noun
spotted nutcracker
A bird species (Nucifraga caryocatactes) found in mountainous regions of Japan.
ホシガラスは高山の針葉樹林に生息している。
The spotted nutcracker inhabits high-altitude coniferous forests.
Compound of 星 (hoshi, 'star') + 烏 (karasu, 'crow'), referring to the white spots on its plumage. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.