セイタカシギ
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Meanings
1
black-winged stilt
usually written using kana alone
Specifically refers to the species Himantopus himantopus. In everyday contexts, セイタカシギ usually means this bird.
The black-winged stilt is characterized by its long red legs.
2
stilt; avocet
usually written using kana alone
Broadly refers to any bird in the family Recurvirostridae, including stilts and avocets. In ornithological contexts, this broader sense may be used.
The family Recurvirostridae includes stilts and avocets.