アカゲラ

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Meanings

great spotted woodpecker

usually written using kana alone

A common woodpecker species found across Eurasia; the Japanese name literally means 'red woodpecker'.

庭にわの木きにアカゲラが来きていた。
A great spotted woodpecker came to the tree in the garden.
アカゲラは幹みきをつついて虫むしを探さがす。
The great spotted woodpecker pecks at the trunk to find insects.