ミツユビカモメ

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Meanings

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noun

black-legged kittiwake

usually written using kana alone

A small gull species (Rissa tridactyla) with black legs and a yellow bill; breeds on cliffs in northern regions.

ミツユビカモメ

kana-only spelling

Katakana spelling is common for bird names; usually written in kana.

三趾鴎みつゆびかもめ

rarely-used kanji form

Rarely used kanji form; 趾 means 'toe' and 鴎 means 'gull'.

三みつ指ゆび鴎かもめ

rarely-used kanji form

Rarely used kanji form; 指 means 'finger' or 'toe'.

Compound of 三つ (mitsu, 'three') + 指 (yubi, 'finger/toe') + 鴎 (kamome, 'gull'), referring to the bird's three-toed feet.