wild bird
Refers to birds living in the wild, as opposed to pet, farmed, or caged birds. Common in nature, conservation, and birdwatching contexts.
See also: 飼い鳥
公園で野鳥を観察した。
I observed wild birds in the park.
Every winter, many wild birds migrate to this lake.
冬になると、この湖に多くの野鳥が集まる。
In winter, many wild birds gather at this lake.
Feeding wild birds in the park is prohibited.
This organization works to protect endangered wild birds.
野鳥 means any wild bird regardless of habitat, whereas 水鳥 is limited to birds that live on or near water.
野鳥 refers to birds living freely in the wild, while 飼い鳥 refers to birds kept as pets or livestock.
counter for birds; counter for rabbits
birdwatching; birding
A transparent compound of 野, associated with fields or the wild, and 鳥, "bird"; the spelling directly reflects the meaning "wild bird."