thrush; dusky thrush
Refers to thrushes, especially the dusky thrush (Turdus naumanni), a common winter bird in Japan.
In winter, thrushes come to the garden.
The word is usually written in kana; katakana is common for bird names.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji form; rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji form; rarely used.
The origin is uncertain; the name may be onomatopoeic, mimicking the bird's call.