Oriental plover; Oriental dotterel
A migratory shorebird (Charadrius veredus) found in East Asia and Australia. The name is a specific species designation.
The Oriental plover is a migratory bird that passes through Japan in spring and autumn.
Caspian plover
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is possible but rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
From 大 (おお, 'large') + 千鳥 (ちどり, 'plover'). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name likely refers to its size relative to other plovers.