noun
Baillon's crake
A small waterbird (Porzana pusilla) found in wetlands. The Japanese name literally means 'princess rail'.
ヒメクイナは小さな水辺の鳥で、ヨーロッパからアジアにかけて見られる。
The Baillon's crake is a small waterside bird found from Europe to Asia.
Compound of 姫 (hime, 'princess') + クイナ (kuina, 'rail', a type of bird). The exact origin of クイナ is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese word for rails.