noun
internationally protected bird
A bird species protected under international treaties or agreements. Used in environmental and legal contexts.
トキは国際保護鳥に指定されている。
The crested ibis is designated as an internationally protected bird.
保護鳥 means 'protected bird' in general, while 国際保護鳥 specifically refers to birds protected under international agreements.
Compound of 国際 (international), 保護 (protection), and 鳥 (bird).