noun
black guillemot; tystie
A seabird species (Cepphus grylle) found in northern regions. The name is a specific ornithological term.
ハジロウミバトは北極圏の海岸でよく見られる。
The black guillemot is often seen on Arctic coasts.
The name combines 羽白 (hajiro, 'white-winged') and 海鳩 (umibato, 'sea pigeon'), referring to the bird's white wing patches and pigeon-like appearance. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.