Hello everyone! With the arrival of summer, we are graced with the beautiful songs of the Narcissus Flycatcher. This small bird captures our hearts with its colors and voice, adding vibrant hues to the forests of Japan. Let’s delve a little deeper into the Narcissus Flycatcher.
The Narcissus Flycatcher is 13 to 14 cm in length. Although small, it has a very flamboyant appearance! The male is black on the back with bright yellow eyebrows and belly, and its throat is a bright orange-yellow, with white spots on its wings. The female is generally brownish white, which is a more subdued shade that fits perfectly into their natural habitat.
They sing with a beautiful voice that sounds like “piccolo-lo, piccolo-lo,” and their chirping has a wide variety of variations. Sometimes they even mimic the voices of other birds. Early summer is the perfect time to listen to their songs, making it the ideal season to enjoy bird chirping.
The Narcissus Flycatcher is named for its vivid yellow color that resembles the beautiful narcissus flowers. A beautiful name for a beautiful bird, indeed.
If you want to see the Narcissus Flycatcher, spring migration season is the best time. During this period, they might even show up in local parks and gardens, so you might encounter them closer than you think. Their singing decreases in the fall, making it a bit harder to hear their beautiful voices.
With the arrival of summer comes the Narcissus Flycatcher. The sight and songs of this beautiful bird will surely make your summer even more special. Until next time!
