Baillon's crake
A small waterbird (Porzana pusilla) found in wetlands. The Japanese name literally means 'princess rail'.
The Baillon's crake is a small waterside bird found from Europe to Asia.
Katakana spelling is common for bird names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji spelling; rarely used.
Compound of 姫 (hime, 'princess') + クイナ (kuina, 'rail', a type of bird). The exact origin of クイナ is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese word for rails.