Kentish plover
A small shorebird (Charadrius alexandrinus) found in Japan; the name is typically written in katakana.
I spotted a Kentish plover on the beach.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 白 (shiro, 'white') and 千鳥 (chidori, 'plover'), referring to the bird's pale plumage.