Great Crested Grebe
A waterbird species (Podiceps cristatus) found in Japan and Eurasia. The name refers to its distinctive crest feathers.
The Great Crested Grebe is a waterbird often seen on lakes.
The name combines 冠 (かんむり, 'crown') and 鳰 (かいつぶり, 'grebe'), referring to the bird's crest. The kanji 鳰 is a kokuji (Japan-made character) for grebes.