pigeon guillemot
A seabird species (Cepphus columba) found in the North Pacific. The name is usually written in katakana as ウミバト.
The pigeon guillemot is a seabird found along the coasts of the North Pacific.
Katakana spelling is common for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana spelling is preferred.
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.