red-billed quelea
A small weaver bird native to Africa, known for its large flocks and agricultural impact. Scientific name: Quelea quelea.
The red-billed quelea is a small bird that forms huge flocks in Africa.
Red-billed queleas can cause damage to crops.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts or when the kanji is not needed.
The Japanese name 紅葉鳥 (kōyōchō) literally means 'autumn-leaf bird', likely referring to the reddish bill or plumage of the male in breeding season. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.