great frigatebird
A large seabird (Fregata minor) found in tropical oceans. The name is a specific species designation.
The great frigatebird is a large seabird with a wingspan of over two meters.
Refers to frigatebirds in general (genus Fregata), while オオグンカンドリ specifies the great frigatebird species.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling is also used, but katakana is more common for species names.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'large') + 軍艦鳥 (ぐんかんどり, 'frigatebird'). The kanji 軍艦鳥 literally means 'warship bird', referring to the bird's aggressive behavior of stealing food from other seabirds.