Asian stubtail
A small, secretive bird (Urosphena squameiceps) found in East Asian undergrowth. The name is usually written in katakana.
The Asian stubtail often hides in the undergrowth.
In spring, you can hear the song of the Asian stubtail.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used in modern writing.
Alternate ateji kanji spelling; very rare.
The name ヤブサメ (藪雨) literally means 'bush rain', likely from the bird's habitat and perhaps its call. The kanji 藪鮫 is an alternative ateji spelling.