Latham's snipe
A migratory snipe species (Gallinago hardwickii) that breeds in Japan and winters in Australia. Typically written in katakana.
Latham's snipe migrates to Japan in spring.
I observed the display flight of a Latham's snipe in the wetland.
Katakana spelling is common for bird names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 鷸 (snipe); rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji spelling using 鴫 (snipe); also rare.
The name literally means 'large snipe' (大 + 地鴫/地鷸). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it distinguishes this larger species from other snipes.