noun
Japanese grosbeak
A bird species (Eophona personata) native to East Asia. The name is usually written in kana.
イカルは太いくちばしが特徴的な鳥です。
The Japanese grosbeak is a bird characterized by its thick beak.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
The origin of the name イカル is uncertain. It may be related to the verb いかる (to get angry), possibly referring to the bird's appearance or call, but this is speculative.