noun
Oriental pratincole; swallow-plover
A migratory bird (Glareola maldivarum) found in parts of Asia; the name reflects its swallow-like flight and plover-like appearance.
春になると、ツバメチドリが湿地に戻ってくる。
In spring, the Oriental pratincoles return to the wetlands.
Compound of ツバメ (swallow) and チドリ (plover), describing the bird's mixed characteristics. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.