親おや鳥どり

noun

parent bird

Refers to a bird that is a parent, often in contrast to its chicks or eggs. Used in both literal and figurative contexts.

• 親おや鳥どりがひなに餌えさを運はこんでいる。

  The parent bird is bringing food to its chicks.

• 卵たまごを温あたためている親おや鳥どりを見みつけた。

  I found a parent bird warming its eggs.