black-tailed godwit
A migratory sandpiper species (Limosa limosa) with a long straight bill and black tail band.
In spring, black-tailed godwits come to the tidal flats.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; the word is usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 尾 (o, 'tail') + 黒 (kuro, 'black') + シギ (shigi, 'sandpiper'), referring to the bird's distinctive black tail. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.