long-tailed duck; oldsquaw
A sea duck (Clangula hyemalis). The English name 'oldsquaw' is now considered offensive by some; 'long-tailed duck' is the preferred modern term.
The long-tailed duck is a sea duck that breeds in the Arctic.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 氷 (kōri, 'ice') and 鴨 (kamo, 'duck'), literally 'ice duck'. The exact motivation for the name is uncertain, but it likely refers to the bird's association with cold, icy waters.