pine grosbeak
A species of finch (Pinicola enucleator) found in northern regions. The name is typically written in katakana.
I spotted a pine grosbeak in Hokkaido.
Pine grosbeaks sometimes migrate to Japan in winter.
Usually written in katakana, as is common for bird names. The kanji spelling 銀山猿子 is rare and mainly used in older or specialized contexts.
Kanji spelling; rarely used. The katakana form is strongly preferred in modern writing.
The Japanese name ギンザンマシコ (銀山猿子) literally means 'silver mountain grosbeak', likely referring to its habitat or appearance. The exact origin is uncertain.