red kite (Milvus milvus)
A bird of prey; the name refers to its reddish-brown plumage. In Japanese, it is typically written in katakana as アカトビ.
The red kite is a bird of prey commonly seen in Europe.
Katakana spelling is common for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; learners will most often encounter the katakana form.
Compound of 赤 (aka, 'red') and 鳶 (tobi, 'kite' or 'black kite'), referring to the bird's reddish coloration. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name is straightforwardly descriptive.