black-tailed gull
A common seabird in Japan, known for its cat-like call. Scientific name: Larus crassirostris.
Black-tailed gulls are calling on the shore.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may be encountered in older or literary contexts.
Compound of 海 (umi, 'sea') and 猫 (neko, 'cat'), from the gull's cat-like cry.