Eurasian bullfinch; Japanese bullfinch
A small finch with a stout bill; in Japan often refers to the subspecies Pyrrhula pyrrhula griseiventris. The name is unrelated to the word 嘘 (lie).
A bullfinch has come to the garden.
The bullfinch is characterized by its thick bill and red breast.
Kanji form is uncommon and may be confused with other characters; mainly encountered in literary or specialized contexts.
Katakana spelling is sometimes used in field guides or for emphasis.
The Japanese name うそ (uso) is of uncertain origin; it is not related to the homophonous word 嘘 (lie). The kanji 鷽 is a Chinese character used for this bird.