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Taigichiau Taiwanese Hokkien Bird Names

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A comprehensive reference for bird species names in Taiwanese Hokkien, organized by family. The site provides recommended names, common aliases, and etymological origins, cross-referenced with eBird identifiers and including guides for bird colors and sounds.

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  1. Understand the Taiwanese Bird Naming System (hō-miâ lí-lōo)

    The 'Online Taiwanese Bird Name List' follows a specific hierarchy and set of rules to standardize bird names in Taiwanese Hokkien, ensuring they align with modern biological classifications while preserving local heritage. The naming logic is as follows:

    1. Priority to Local Names: If a native Taiwanese Hokkien common name exists, it is used first.
    2. Handling Generic Terms: If a local name is a generic term applying to multiple species, adjectives are added to distinguish between them (referencing English, Japanese, or Mandarin usage).
    3. Fallback Strategy: If no local name exists, the system checks for names from the Japanese colonial era. If still unavailable, it follows the 'Taiwan Bird List' from the Chinese 野鳥協會 (Wild Bird Society), while adjusting for Taiwanese Hokkien phonetics and referencing English/Japanese descriptions and physical appearance.
    4. Classification Names: Taxonomic classification names are prioritized to be in native Taiwanese Hokkien.
    5. Orthography: Romanization and Chinese characters follow the standards set by the Ministry of Education (MOE).

    Official sources such as the Public Television Service (PTS) Taiwanese New Word Dictionary and the MOE Dictionary of Common Taiwanese Hokkien Phrases are prioritized.

  2. Example of systematized naming for Zosterops (青笛仔)

    To resolve the issue of generic names (where multiple species are called '青笛仔' / Zosterops), the system adds specific identifiers to distinguish species:

    • Swinhoe's White-eye: su-sī-tshenn-thî-á (斯氏青笛仔)
    • Japanese White-eye: ji̍t-hui-tshenn-thî-á (日菲青笛仔)
    • Lowland White-eye: kē-tē-tshenn-thî-á (低地青笛仔)
    • Warbling White-eye: tshiah-koh-tshenn-thî-á (赤胳青笛仔)
    1. 斯氏繡眼 -> su-sī-tshenn-thî-á 斯氏青笛仔
2. 日菲繡眼 -> ji̍t-hui-tshenn-thî-á 日菲青笛仔
3. 低地繡眼 -> kē-tē-tshenn-thî-á 低地青笛仔
4. 紅脇繡眼 -> tshiah-koh-tshenn-thî-á 赤胳青笛仔

  3. Taiwanese Hokkien names for Gray-headed Swamphen (灰頭紫水雞)

    The Gray-headed Swamphen (灰頭紫水雞) has the following Taiwanese Hokkien designations:

    • Recommended name: 殕色頭紫田雞 (phú-sik-thâu-tsí-tshân-ke)
    • Common names: 紫水雞 (tsí-tsuí-ke), 紫田雞 (tsí-tshân-ke), 秧雞 (iong-kue), 水雞 (tsuí-kue), 米雞仔 (bí-ke-á)

  4. Taiwanese Hokkien names for Philippine Duck

    The Philippine Duck (Japanese: アカノドカルガモ) is called 呂宋鴨 (lū-sòng-ah) (from Chinese usage) or 菲律賓鴨 (hui-lu̍t-pin-ah) (from 'Philippine').

  6. Taiwanese Hokkien name for Black Drongo

    The recommended Taiwanese Hokkien name for the Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is 烏鶖 (oo-tshiu). This name is documented in the works of Hsiao Ping-chi (蕭平治) and 'Taiwan Wild Bird Local Names' (台灣野鳥鄉土名).

  8. Taiwanese Hokkien names for Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris)

    The recommended Taiwanese Hokkien name for the Ring-necked Duck is 頷箍藏水鴨 (ām-khoo-tshàng-tsuí-ah). This is a translation of the English "ring-necked," where "頷箍" means a ring around the neck.

  9. Taiwanese Hokkien names for Far Eastern Curlew

    The Far Eastern Curlew (eBird: faecur) has the following Taiwanese Hokkien designations:

    • Recommended: 紅腰土礱鉤鷸 (âng-io-thôo-lâng-kau-lu̍t), 紅腰土礱鉤仔 (âng-io-thôo-lâng-kau-á), 黦鷸 (iat-lu̍t)
    • Alternative: 焙烙鷸 (puē-lo̍k-lu̍t)
    • Common: 土礱鉤仔 (thôo-lâng-kau-á), 水尖仔 (Tsuí-tsiam-á), 海滑溜仔 (hái-ku̍t-liu-á)

  10. Taiwanese Hokkien names for Greater Painted-Snipe

    The Greater Painted-Snipe (Rostratulidae) has the following Taiwanese Hokkien designations:

    • Recommended names: 骨簪鷸仔 (kut-tsiam-lu̍t-á) and 骨簪仔 (kut-tsiam-á).
    • Common name: 塗礱鉤仔 (thôo-lâng-kau-á).

    Naming logic:

    • 骨簪仔 (kut-tsiam-á) is recorded in Hsiao Ping-chi's "Give Me Back My Taiwan Bird Names".
    • 骨簪鷸仔 (kut-tsiam-lu̍t-á) is recommended if following taxonomic naming conventions.

  11. Identify White-faced Plover in Taiwanese Hokkien

    The White-faced Plover (白臉鴴) has the following Taiwanese Hokkien names: Recommended name is 'pe̍h-bīn-hîng' (白面鴴). Common names include 'tsuí-tsiam-á' (水尖仔) and 'hái-ku̍t-liu-á' (海滑溜仔).