Ashy Minivet (English spelling) Ashyminivet

Japanese: ashy minivet(英語表記)ashyminivet
Ashy Minivet (English spelling) Ashyminivet

...Research on this species has not progressed much, and the classification, reproduction, behavior, and social relationships are not well understood. The Japanese name for this bird is "ashy minivet" ( Pericrocotus divaricatus ) (illustration), which is about 20 cm long, has a gray-blue back, black eyes, and a white forehead and belly. Its Japanese name comes from the fact that its cry, "hee-li-li, hee-li-li," sounds like it has eaten pepper.

*Some of the terminology that refers to "ashy minivet" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…この仲間は研究があまり進んでいず,分類,繁殖,行動,社会関係などよくわかっていない。 サンショウクイPericrocotus divaricatus(英名ashy minivet)(イラスト)は全長約20cm,背面は灰青色で,眼先も黒く,額と腹は白い。ヒーリーリー,ヒーリーリという鳴声が,辛いサンショウを食べたようだということから和名がついた。…

※「ashy minivet」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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