キジバト

noun

Oriental turtle dove; rufous turtle dove

A common dove species in East Asia, often seen in parks and gardens. The name comes from the scale-like pattern on its wings, resembling a pheasant (キジ).

• 朝あさ、庭にわでキジバトが鳴ないていた。

  In the morning, an Oriental turtle dove was cooing in the garden.

• キジバトは公こう園えんでよく見みかける鳥とりだ。

  The Oriental turtle dove is a bird often seen in parks.