horned puffin
A seabird species (Fratercula corniculata) found in the North Pacific. The name is usually written in katakana as ツノメドリ.
The horned puffin is characterized by the horn-like projection above its beak.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in older or specialized texts; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 角 (tsuno, 'horn') + 目 (me, 'eye') + 鳥 (tori, 'bird'), referring to the horn-like projection above the eye. The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name is descriptive of the bird's appearance.