pelagic cormorant
A seabird species (Phalacrocorax pelagicus) found in coastal areas of Japan.
I saw a pelagic cormorant on the coast of Hokkaido.
Katakana spelling is common for this bird name; the word is usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized.
The name combines 姫 (hime, 'princess' or 'small and delicate') and 鵜 (u, 'cormorant'), likely referring to its smaller size compared to other cormorants. The exact origin is uncertain.