Blakiston's fish owl
A large owl species native to East Asia; in Japanese, the name is usually written in katakana.
The Blakiston's fish owl is a large owl that inhabits Hokkaido.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is uncommon; the katakana form is preferred.
Conventionally written 島梟, combining 島 and 梟 “owl.” The precise motivation of 島 in the species name is uncertain.