noun
pigeon guillemot
A seabird species (Cepphus columba) found in the North Pacific. The name is usually written in katakana as ウミバト.
ウミバトは北太平洋の沿岸で見られる海鳥です。
The pigeon guillemot is a seabird found along the coasts of the North Pacific.
Compound of 海 (umi, 'sea') and 鳩 (hato, 'pigeon'), literally 'sea pigeon'. The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name likely refers to its pigeon-like appearance and marine habitat.