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.