Hello, everyone! Have you ever heard of a bird called “Bonin Honeyeater”? Today’s featured bird is an incredibly rare little bird found only on three islands in the Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands! The Bonin honeyeater, measures about 14 cm in length—slightly smaller than a sparrow. Its back and tail feathers are a dark greenish or yellowish-brown,…

Hello everyone! You’ve probably heard of the “kiji” (pheasant), right? That famous bird from the Momotaro folktale. In fact, the pheasant is Japan’s national bird—and it’s actually a species found only in Japan! Male pheasants are about 81 cm long, and females about 58 cm, making them surprisingly large birds. The male’s body shines with…

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s talk about the Little Penguin, the smallest penguin in the world! Measuring only around 40 cm (about 16 inches) in height and weighing about 1 kg (around 2.2 pounds), they’re irresistibly tiny and cute. As their name suggests, Little Penguins are the smallest species of penguin. Compared to the largest species,…

Hello, everyone! Did you know that there’s a bird in the forests of Australia that’s too good at mimicking sounds? Its name is the Superb Lyrebird, and it’s honestly one of the most fascinating birds out there! The Superb Lyrebird measures about 80–100 cm in length, with over half of that taken up by its…

Hello, everyone! Have you ever heard of a “bird caller”? It’s a simple tool that makes a squeaky “squeak squeak” sound by rubbing a metal rod against a wooden board. But surprisingly, this sound can actually attract birds! Why do birds respond to this sound? It turns out that the sound of a bird caller…

Hello, everyone! Have you heard of a bird called the “Fairy Pitta” ? It’s a very colorful and beautiful little creature.” The Fairy Pitta is about 18 cm long, slightly bigger than a sparrow and around the size of a starling. Its vivid feathers feature bright reds, greens, blues, and yellows, with a striking blue…

Hello, everyone! Have you ever heard of a small bird called the Arctic Tern? It’s only about 35 cm long — about the size of a pigeon — yet it undertakes a globe-spanning journey every single year! Adult Arctic Terns in their summer plumage have red beaks and feet, a black cap on their head,…

Hello, everyone! Today, I’d like to introduce you to World Migratory Bird Day, celebrated around the world on the second Saturday of May and October. In 2025, the dates will be May 10 and October 11. It’s a wonderful day that invites us to pause and reflect on nature and wildlife. Let’s start with the…

Hello, everyone! Do you know what happens from May 10 to 16? Actually, it’s Japan’s “Bird Week”! Also known as “Bird Week” in English, it’s a time to pay attention to wild birds and think about coexisting with nature. What’s interesting is the reason this time of year was chosen. It all started in the…

Hello everyone! As summer approaches, a small black figure quietly appears in the forest. If you hear a mysterious and somewhat charming voice coming from deep within the woods, it might be the Japanese Thrush. Its body is about 22 cm long—slightly smaller than a regular thrush, and one of the smallest species of the…

Hello, everyone! Have you ever heard of the Chukar Partridge? The name sounds cute, but this bird is fascinating in both appearance and behavior. Today, let’s dive into the world of the Chukar Partridge! The Chukar Partridge belongs to the pheasant family and is about 30 cm in length. It has a plump body with…

Hello, everyone! Have you ever heard of the Common Pochard? It’s a type of duck you can spot on lakes and rivers during the winter, and it’s actually a fascinating little bird! The Common Pochard measures about 43 to 48 cm in length. The males have a reddish-brown head, a black chest, and a finely…